Hermit Pass Road

Westcliffe, CO

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Hermit Pass Road

A rough road past a high lake to 13,000-foot Hermit Pass, with access to Hermit Peak, Rito Alto Peak, and Rito Alto Lake. This is a popular road that gets heavy use up to Hermit Lake during the summer months. Avoid weekends and holidays to escape most of the crowds.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityWestcliffe
Length14.4 mi
Elevation Gain3,400 ft
Skill LevelStrenuous
DurationOut-and-back day hike or overnight backpack
SeasonBest July to September
Trailhead Elevation9,600 ft
Top Elevation13,000 ft
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