This area is just a grand area to Hike, Backpack, Snowshoe, and see the Autumn Colors...and yes I've done all. Part of the CT, Kenosha pass can give you many options: You can do the easy east part with a gentle slope of 400 feet and two miles, go the West and do a nice 10 mile hike/snowshoe, visit Chair rock, Little Scraggy peak, or Hike all the way down to the North Fork South Platte River ( Great fishing too). Two nice parking lots and easy to get to from Denver. read more

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Absolutely gorgeous weekend this past Saturday to see the leaves. All the lots were so crowded but we managed to find parking. Everywhere was so crowded but still worth it to see the beautiful leaves. Definitely recommend in the fall. read more

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It looks like I probably did the short, off-road end of this pass, but it was good. You definitely need some ground clearance for this, as my small SUV scraped three or so rocks along the way. There was a portion that runs along private property, clearly labeled, and a water crossing that was fun. The pull off near the end had some good views and some rocks to jump around on. At the end of the trail is a parking spot, if you want to hike, and all along the way are camping spots. At some point, I'll have to find the paved portion of this road. read more

Kenosha Pass - Parks Near Me - Park, Colorado

Just about an hour and a half from north Denver. It was a beautiful drive up and once at the pass...crowded. It might have been the 50-60 degree sunny day but it was crowded. The campground was closed so we walked through that area first. Once on the trails we climbed and enjoyed the trees. There were too many there that were not there for the hikes based on how they were dressed. We decided to go off the trail and climb along the power lines. The views were to die for and listening to the aspen leaves rustle was so relaxing. Worth the drive and the hike but it is steep and people, wear hiking boots not sneakers! read more

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There are no bathrooms or trash cans at this trailhead. So be forewarned. Be prepared to pack out what you pack in. INCLUDING your dog poop bags!!! Please do not leave you bags for other people! Saw a gazillion bags at the trailhead and it was so sad. If i had been in my own car i would have done some trail clean up because that was so not okay. There was also a CRAP TON of people here omg. cars for lines and lines. there were several parking lots and all of them full and along side teh road...... So. many. people. Aside from all that, the colors were beautiful and i loved being on the colorado trail! after we got further on the trail there was less people and it became more peaceful. I will definitely be back in the future to do this segment of the trail. so much beauty! and lots of yellow i can see why its a popular spot for fall colors. read more

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Beautiful trails and ample parking just have to be careful while crossing highway 285 to get to the trail or back to parking Just don't use the toilet unless you have an oxygen mask read more

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Even on a dreary, chilly day, late in the leaf peeping season - Kenosha Pass still managed to charm the pants off me! No, not literally. Figuratively of course! Kenosha Pass offers some epic Aspen groves to get your "Colorado Gold" fix in the fall. So I made my way to 10,000 feet this past weekend to soak up that gorgeous fall foliage. It did not disappoint! Though I was not the only one with this idea. I arrived early (around 9 am) on Sunday and by the time I was leaving (at 11:30 am) the trails were quite busy. I highly recommend arriving early. While Kenosha Pass is something to see in the fall; it has really got something for everyone year-round! In the summer months it boasts camping on either the East or West side of the pass. There is a $6 day use fee for camping. There's plenty of hiking trails in the area; including a portion of the Colorado Trail! For those OHV or mountain biker's out there; some of the trails allow you to tear up some dirt too! I'd imagine that during the winter months it also would offer some excellent terrain for snowshoeing as well. I plan on heading up to check that out this winter for sure! I will definitely be back to check out more of Kenosha Pass and all it has to offer!! read more

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This is an amazing spot to go for Fall colors, specifically aspens! I was just so great to go walking through all the trees with the sunlight glistening off the leafs. It was pretty magical! I took several photos but I don't think those really do justice. Also, if you are into hiking you could take the Colorado Trail for about 10 miles where you come across different patches of aspens and where you get some great views. This area is especially great if you're into photography. I saw many people with tripods taking all sorts of photos. I had my SLR with me as well. This is definitely worth it if you're looking to spend an afternoon enjoying the fall colors, hiking, and/or taking photography! read more

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I was here on October 3, 2017. It was gorgeous, and the weather was perfect. Not too hot, not too cold. Had a lightweight Patagonia jacket and a flannel shirt. It had snowed a little the day before, so there were some muddy areas, but overall definitely worth the trip. I went on a weekday specifically to avoid the crowds, which was perfect, as I ran into maybe 10 people total in the entire 3 hours I was there. Parking was easy and relatively empty, directly at the entrance to the trailhead. Not a large elevation gain, so a pleasant hike. Great for photos. read more

Kenosha Pass - Golden Aspens, view from Kenosha Pass, on October 3, 2017. - Parks Near Me - Park, Colorado

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Breathtaking Fall Colors. Out of many passes we visited in September 2014, Kenosha was one of the favorite pass. Lots of parking along the road, and we can also take car inside the gravel road. Entire mountain was flooded with fall color. Hiking is fun with leaves falling with slightest of wind. Must visit for Fall read more

Beautiful pass for fall or spring colors. Lots of options for hiking & even camping. Pretty in the winter as well, but bring snow shoes or cross-country skis as the snow gets deep! read more

Beautiful trees this time of year. Pretty popular area, but there was enough parking along the road. Bathrooms are available as well. Great for pictures and walking. Dogs are also welcome. read more

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The trees, and colors, and hikes, oh my!! Kenosha Pass is well worth the drive anytime during September. It gives stunningly beautiful views that can't be beat for just an hour drive outside of Denver. The small lake is lovely to walk around, and several trails will take you right smack dab though the Aspens. Longer trails will lead you right up against the rolling hills. Kenosha has a lovely looking campsite, and is a great place to take small children for day hikes. Everyone had small children toddling around the day I went. You can not go wrong with a short or long day viewing Kenosha Pass! read more

I've passed Colorado Tail and Kenosha Pass a countless amount of times and have vowed to stop by one day for a hike. That day finally happened this weekend and it was absolute perfection! First of all, we got to the parking lot (west side of 285) around 10:30am on a Sunday and there were spots. This is almost unheard of on the weekends when it's a gorgeous day out. We took our pup with us and continued on the Colorado Trail going west to get a gorgeous view of the South Park valley. There weren't a lot of people on the trail so it was nice to go at our own pace and stop whenever we wanted and even noticed a hunter out looking for elk. No bathrooms so be sure to bring some tp with you if you need to go (I'm a coffee-holic so a squat was necessary for me!) The trail just goes on and on so the possibilities are endless. We just ended up doing 4 miles back and forth and I can't wait to come back and explore some more! read more

The 2017 Aspen fall color is about two weeks early, Kenosha pass on Colorado Hwy 285 is already showing color.

Kenosha Pass is located southwest of Denver and just northeast of the town of Fairplay, Colorado at elevation 10,000 ft . Hiking Kenosha Pass, to the east of Hwy 285 on the Colorado Trail, enabled us to see the most beautiful fall colors that Colorado has to offer with the aspen. It's approximately a 3.5 mile hike one way. For the most part, it is not overly difficult. You will eventually reach a plateau area that looks over a beautiful basin. At the end of September, it was spectacular. Well worth the time and effort. Note: if during the fall color season, during the weekday because the weekends are busy on the roads and trails in the park. Hikers and bikers will be pleased! Our daughter had told us that this was a must trip when we came back to visit them for viewing beautiful aspen trees during fall colors. She was RIGHT. Kenosha pass is part of the Colorado Trail. Coming from Denver you can reach Kenosha Pass by driving Southwest on Highway 285 towards the high country. Best way is to get on C-470 and take the 285 South exit. You will know you have reached the pass because the sign is posted 10,000 elevation. Not only that, but there are signs and pull-over areas indicating you have arrived. Turn off to the left and it will take you to the area for bathrooms. You may want to take some tissue with you. The facilities were not the best or cleanest with all of the foot traffic at the time we were there. read more

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Part of the Colorado Trail, Kenosha Pass toward Goldhill has fantastic views of South Park Valley and the Rockies. We hiked out 2 miles to a clearing with great views of the valley (4 miles total out and back) and took about 2 hours. Would rate as easy - some uphill and rocky areas, but nothing too steep. This trailhead is easily accessible by car east off Hwy 285 with parking available at the trailhead (before the campground/picnic area) and restrooms available. read more

My family and I just went here yesterday to see the Fall colors. It was breathtaking! We didn't want to drive too far away on I-70 so decided to go to Kenosha Pass and it did not disappoint! I can't believe I've lived in Colorado all this time and never made the time to go here earlier! We have small children and the hike was suitable for them as well. I think this will be a yearly deal for us from now on! The drive was supposed to be 1.5 hours but we went on a day they had a motorcycle ride along C-470 and 285, but it wasn't that bad...only added maybe another 30-40 mins to our drive but I didn't mind too much since the drive there was filled with beautiful trees along the way! read more

Kenosha Pass - Breathtaking views! - Parks Near Me - Park, Colorado

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