Followed the snowmobile tracks through Evans Gulch to 12,200’. Overview: Off-trail loop hike incorporating three 13ers just north of Mosquito Pass, with the option to add two more 13ers as side trips along the loop. Steady, moderately steep climb. The trail isn't always great, but the scenic rewards most certainly are. Thomas Winnett's Sierra North has a section on hikes which begin at the the Kennedy Meadows trailhead. Road is a beautiful drive with some outstanding 13ers you can hike along the way (I have done all the 13ers on this road so I have been up here from both sides a number of times over the last 15 years). Make sure you are acclimated to the altitude before riding the highest road open to motorized vehicles in Colorado. Just past the mine it gets a little interesting, lots of rocks and some offset holes that will challenge open diffs without a traction aid. At the trail junction stay left. Elevation:Trailhead (Mosquito Pass): 8,422'Mt. Among steep cliffs with stunning views, there are multiple stream crossings and portions with challenging terrain. I was passed by a few jeeps--make sure to watch the road. Eureka! While there are higher vehicle passes, they are all out and back. Doable in a stock vehicle with moderate ground clearance. The idea for a hut system on Mosquito Pass emerged after a summer hike in 2016 where the terrain awed Crane, and his mind latched onto what skiing possibilities might exist if accommodations were available. Mosquito Pass is on CO Road 12, which is a very rough, narrow unpaved route. Mosquito Pass is both hike-able and drivable. In the 1870s, Leadville’s silver mining district was legendary, and … took it from leadville and enjoyed it very much. Mosquito Pass OHV Road is a 27.0 kilometer heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Alma, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Drop north off of Mosquito and follow trail segments down the somewhat-loose ridge - 18. Trail terminates at the first Mosquito Lake; cross-country travel to upper lakes. Along the way you enjoy the most stunning stretches of the Pictured Rocks and pass five waterfalls. That's the way over into the South end of Rockbound Valley. First allowed campsite - Mosquito Lake #2 (4 miles). Awesome trail, few rocky sections completed end to end in a stock Tacoma with sliders and skids on 31s lots of old gold mine spots to get out and check out. This is a difficult one way trail in Pike National Forest. It’s a Jeep track that is a rocky, gravely monster with steep inclines. Overview. The map shows over 6 miles to the top from Leadville, but it was only 3.35 miles to the top from where I parked, and then it’s downhill to Alma. Mosquito Pass from Leadville is a 26.1 kilometer moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Leadville, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Being in a fairly stock 4 door Wrangler made this trail feel fairly difficult and I was happy to have the rock rails for added peace of mind. Bumpy ride but passable with high clearance 4x4. We spend at least 3 hours a day, 2-4 days a week hiking in mosquito infested wilderness, and he has come home with zip, zero, nada mosquito bites! Need to go a ways out of town to get off CR 38. It would be good to hike, the views are stunning. No snow except in small pockets on the east side. But if you are like me and barely have time to pee, let alone whip up a magical batch of this goodness, spend the $12 and buy this stuff. Mills. Dade, Mt. Alternate road leads to cell phone towers and deadends. Tweto Southwest Ridge route page, Mosquito Pass road becomes 4WD only just before the 4.5 mile mark. This is an off-road driving route, not a hiking trail. You can also go the all-natural, homemade route. Trail was open contrary to previous reviews. It was CONSTANTLY rough in a not fun way and the views from the top aren’t that great. Unlimited with stock suspension, stock tires, and tub mounted rock rails. we made it past the mine coming from Alma but then the road got way too rocky and we turned around. If you hike, make sure you have hydration (and probably a snack). It is easier for a pedestrian to move out … Mono Pass branches from the Little Lakes Valley trail about 1/4 mile from the Mosquito Flats trailhead, leading to popular areas including the Mono Creek recesses, Pioneer Basin, and the John Muir Trail. Need some clearance in few places. Although this hike could be done by a very strong hiker as a day-hike from the Echo Lakes or Pyramid Creek trailheads, I don't recommend it. Emigrant Lake on North Cherry Creek is on the other side of Mosquito Pass at the base of a great granite wall. Heiser Lake: This 2-mile hike climbs less than 500 feet. We recommend returning via Golden Lake. At 13,186 feet, it’s the highest pass in the United States. Photo: Larry Lamsa. Mono Pass branches from the Little Lakes Valley trail about 1/4 mile from the Mosquito Flats trailhead, leading to popular areas including the Mono Creek recesses, Pioneer Basin, and the John Muir Trail. First allowed campsite - Mosquito Lake #2 (4 miles). 4.5 of which was on snowshoes. The trip starts from the highest trailhead, Mosquito Flat, in the Sierras at 10,200', and from there travels up past Ruby Lake and then over Mono Pass (there are two Mono passes in the Sierras) at 12,060', then down to the Mono Recesses (big side canyons) area. By avoiding the very popular Recesses you can have solitude in the huge and beautiful Pioneer Basin. Alma to Leadville in a lifted Subaru Crosstrek. First few miles is a gravel road coming out of Leadville then the trail gets serious. Make it a little sketchy but still an amazing trail. Fantastic views. Went from Alma to Leadville today. Eagle Lake Trail: Begins at the end of the Mineral King Road. The naming of the Mosquito range is attributed to Judge Wilbur F. Stone who … Hiking the West Side of Kenosha Pass The West Side Trail at Kenosha Pass can be picked up immediately on the West side of 285. Although this hike could be done by a very strong hiker as a day-hike from the Echo Lakes or Pyramid Creek trailheads, I don't recommend it. Relatively off the beaten path, this range would see very little traffic if not for its several, popular Fourteeners. The trail is primarily used for hiking, off road driving, and snowshoeing and is best used from May until September. Climb all the way up to 13,185 feet and enjoy the views. WEAR A MOSQUITO NET HAT - Head nets with insect shields will keep skeeters, gnats, and deer flies away from your face and neck. Take Note: Mosquito Lakes is a small area and very popular on summer weekends; camp sites and fishing spots fill quickly. This trail connects to the difficult Birdseye Gulch trail. Guidebooks & Maps. Hikers will pass under the 13,000+ ft mountain peaks of Bear Creek Spire, Mt. Among steep cliffs with stunning views, there are multiple stream crossings and portions with challenging terrain. Eagle Lake Trail: Begins at the end of the Mineral King Road. The mine was very cool and offered great views. Take some pictures of old mine structures on the east side. Mosquito Pass Accessibility Mosquito Pass, 4×4 drive from Alma to Leadville. Fun trail. At 13,186 feet, it’s the highest pass in the United States. Not terribly technical but quite rocky in some areas. Rocky/bumpy most of the way, and some more aggressive rocks at the bottom of the descent from North London Mine, but nothing technical. Located in the Mosquito Range, Mosquito Pass travels from Leadville to Highway 9 north of Fairplay. The trail is primarily used for ohv/off road driving and is best used from May until September. I drove this trail in a 2017 J.K. Shelf roads are narrow, so keep your eyes peeled for oncoming traffic. The trail from the mine to the top was much more difficult. The ascent to the mine was very rocky and bumpy but not very technical. Mosquito Pass, the highway of the frozen death Mosquito Pass, the highway of the frozen death Mosquito Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.026m (13,208ft) above the sea level, located in the Mosquito Range of central Colorado in the United States. 4WD vehicles with excellent clearance can get you to the top of the pass from which Mosquito Peak is a 1.5 mile walk north up the ridge. If you hike, make sure you have hydration (and probably a snack). This left us to hike the rest of the way to the unofficial trailhead/parking area, adding almost 5 miles to our trip and a considerable amount of vertical gain. Did this trail from Leadville to Alma last weekend. Climb all the way up to 13,185 feet and enjoy the views. ... Mount Rainier Area -- Chinook Pass - Hwy 410. 4WD vehicles with excellent clearance can get you to the top of the pass from which Mosquito Peak is a 1.5 mile walk north up the ridge. Another couple followed us in Dodge Ram 4x4 dually. Lots of loose shake but very passable. Highly recommend going Alma to Leadville so you can traverse snow downhill. No big problems, didn't see a single other vehicle this morning coming or going. It is the highest crossable vehicle mountain pass … Saw stock SUVs passing by so definitely passable for unmodified 4wd vehicles. At this point the drive from the mine back to the trail head felt very easy. Amazing views on both sides and the top. Mosquito Valley Hike Info. This 8.5-mile out-and-back hike passes by six alpine lakes and provides side trail options to quite a few more. Rocky and bumpy, but beautiful views. This high mountain chain in the heart of Colorado lies between the Front Range to the east and the Sawatch Range to the west. In only 4 miles (one way), you get to see at least 6 lakes and one mountain pass. (Completed in early August) Mosquito Flat Trailhead (aka Rock Creek hike, Little Lakes Valley hike, and others depending on who you ask) is a relatively flat and easy, out and back hike through enticing scenery regardless of the season - everything from peaceful brooks to lake after expansive lake to snow-laced (or snow capped depending on the time of year) craggy mountain peaks. The trail began as a bumpy gravel road with a few sections of still (not deep) water to ford through. Mosquito/Mineral Trail: Begins at the end of the Mineral King Road. 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