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Earth satellite image of route
Rating: 3/10 Hermit Pass is the 4th highest pass in the state at 13,020'. It's a relative unknown, but provides excellent views of the Wet Mountain Valley to the east and great views to the north and south along this wonderful range. The trail itself is very tame, but is rather chatty if running tires at street pressure as there are seemingly constant small, embedded rocks. Once at the top, you have to go back the way you came as this is not a through road to the west side. If you hike the short distance to the top of Hermit Peak, you will be rewarded with even greater views. The pass lies due west of Westcliffe. I have an updated gallery that I'll install at a later date. |
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