Jones Pass Colorado
The Jones Pass trailhead offers a variety of summer and winter activities. Hiking opportunities include hiking on the Continental Divide Trail via the Henderson Spur trail and/or driving to the top of Jones Pass. Butler Gulch is also a popular hiking and cross-country ski trail. The road climbs gradually to the top of the pass and descends steeply down the west side to a closed road. Winter activities include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
A relatively good road surface given the high altitude at pass. Stunning 360° views from top. Not heavily traveled despite its easy access from Denver. ATVs are allowed on main road but not on side roads. Some embedded rock but mostly graded. Road is narrow and steep on west side of pass and may be intimidating to novice drivers. Very high pass at 12,453 feet. Snow can block trail well into summer.
A relatively good road surface given the high altitude at pass. Stunning 360° views from top. Not heavily traveled despite its easy access from Denver. ATVs are allowed on main road but not on side roads. Some embedded rock but mostly graded. Road is narrow and steep on west side of pass and may be intimidating to novice drivers. Very high pass at 12,453 feet. Snow can block trail well into summer.
Mid July and still snow blocking the top of the pass
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Climbing the snow in July
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