East side only. Turn left onto the gravel Hagerman Pass road. Hagerman Pass is only accessible with a high clearance 4×4 vehicle in a limited season, but is filled with panoramic views, scenic lakes, fall colors, and opportunities for free camping. From Leadville to where the road turns back to pavement , on the West side, should take less … Title; 2 Mile Hi Ski-Doo. But it is generally open from late May though Hagerman Pass Road -- Colorado. Discussion in 'The Rockies – It's all downhill from here...' started by mjfields_228, ... Two wheeled drive cars can make it. The large trestles in the loops have been filled in with rock. Located along the continental divide, Hagerman Pass splits the Lake and Pitkin Counties, as well as the San Isabel and White River national forests. It passes the Sawatch Range, west of Leadville and connects the headwaters of the Arkansas river on the east end of the upper valley of the Fryingpan River above Basalt, in the basin of the Colorado River. Location: Hagerman Pass, west of Leadville Distance: 15.4 mile – loop Riding Time: 2 to 3 hours Riding Surface in Miles: Dirt Road 9.4, Singletrack 6 Filter. Drive 50 yards and park in the wide spot on the right side of the road. Hagerman Pass is one of Leadville’s most exciting snowmobile trails and an awesome route for those who want to view Colorado’s infamous snowy peaks from a higher elevation. Just came down from hagerman. Epic Adventures, Explore. The road was a zoo of atvs, sxs, dirt bikes, jeeps and pickup trucks. Stream crossings and rocky sections, as well as occasional fallen trees, make the pass diffi-cult to traverse. Hagerman Pass, elevation 11,925 ft (3,635 m), is a high mountain pass that crosses the continental divide in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado in the United States.The pass traverses the Sawatch Range west of Leadville, connecting the headwaters of the Arkansas River on the east with the upper valley of the Fryingpan River above Basalt, in the basin of the Colorado River. It is known for its variety of scenery, including mountain views, summer wildflowers, wildlife and remnants of former railroad activity. Too much traffic so I turn around right before a narrow steep section that had no room for two vehicles to pass. Did the tunnel hike then started up the road up. Hagerman Pass is a high mountain pass that crosses the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado. Rockhounds rejoice at Hagerman Pass, for they can expect to find black tourmaline within a white quartz matrix one mile north of the east portal of the Old Carlton Tunnel. Hagerman Pass is still accessible by unimproved road using four-wheel drive vehicles or by hiking. The pass was named for James J. Hagerman, builder of the Colorado Midland Railroad. Follow the Train Line on Hagerman Pass. Start riding. Hagerman Pass is a popular 4-wheel-drive destination on the Continental Divide between Leadville and Basalt. Even dirt bikes had to wait for full size vehicles to go through. 4 Wheeling & Scenic Drives. Sort by: Random. The route to Hagerman Pass is considered a moderate 4WD route. Hagerman Pass, elevation 11,939 ft (3,639 m), is a high mountain pass that crosses the continental divide in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado in the United States. The summit of Hagerman pass is 7.3 miles and the entire road is 22.5 miles ending at the Fryingpan Lakes Road (State Hwy 104). Trail Highlights: Hagerman Pass is one of the easier 4WD trails in the area, but is definitely one of the most scenic. 4 Wheeling & Scenic Drives Directory.