Pearl Pass Road #102

White River National Forest

Often covered in snow until late July, the 6.5 mile Pearl Pass Road does not clear of snow sufficiently to allow passage some years.

The first 0.5 mile of Pearl Pass Road is fairly level after which it begins to climb. there are some steep uphill sections along with a stream crossing at 1.5 miles. Continuing to climb through spruce groves and crossing a vehicle bridge, Pearl Pass Road becomes steeper and more rugged.

Mace cabin is reached at the 3 mile mark. A quarter mile past the cabin the road to Pearl Pass forks steeply to the left (right travels to Montezuma Basin).

To reach Pearl Pass Trail from Aspen Colorado, travel west along Highway 82 for 0.5 mile to the Roundabout. Travel around the roundabout and turn right onto Castle Creek Road. The beginning of this route is located about 2 miles beyond Ashcroft.