Rampart Crossover

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Location Colorado Springs, CO

Rating Easy,

Length 36mi

Time 5hrs

Guide Trail # 83

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Overview

Easy forest road links Monument to “Garden of the Gods.”

We’ve combined Mt. Herman Road, a true backcountry drive, with the best, most scenic part of Rampart Range Road. The southern end of Rampart Range Road, although well maintained, offers unique, incredible views as it descends to famous Garden of the Gods Park. Legal side roads to the west of Rampart Range Road offer dispersed camping, gnarly spots and great views of Highway 24 below. No unlicensed vehicles are allowed on the main route described here. For this, we recommend nearby Schubarth Loop, Trail #91.

Rating

Easy

Trail Ratings Defined

You’ll see cars on the upper parts of Rampart Range Road near Woodland Park and Rampart Reservoir. Fewer cars go all the way to Garden of the Gods Park because the road gets increasingly rougher as you descend. The condition of Mt. Herman Road varies depending on recency of maintenance. It is narrow and steep in places and large ruts are common. High-clearance 4WD is recommended.

Stats

Length

36mi

Time

5hrs

High Point

9,300ft

Best Time To Go

June-Oct

Current Conditions

(719) 636-1602Pike N. F., Pikes Peak R. D.

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Trail Updates

01/03/2022
Submitted by Benjamin
Ran Mt. Herman Rd and tried to do Rampart Range Rd. today. Mt Herman Rd was open and fine, tried to drive Rampart into Colorado Springs. It is closed (gates locked) at Waypoint 04 on page 215 of the CO guidebook.

05/25/2021
Submitted by Edward
Mt. Herman Road is closed between waypoint 1 and 2. I was trailing in reverse when I found it on May 23rd, 2021.

09/15/2020
Submitted by Jay
Drove this road this morning. Lots of traffic of all kinds the entire distance. Jeeps, pickups, cars, Mommy Vans, bicycles, you name it. The road is very heavily washboarded for much of its length making for an uncomfortable ride. It is also quite dusty right now. Great views in many places though. Plenty of pullouts and overlooks if you can stand the dust from passing traffic.

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