Rogers Pass
Rogers Pass Trail is a 2.4-mile trail in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Colorado. The Forest Service rates it trail class 2, moderately developed. It is open to hiking, horse and pack stock and mountain biking.
Trail conditions, closures and hazards are not tracked here. The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests official page carries current alerts and closure orders.
Map
One end Other endLine simplified to about 100 metres. Basemap from the USGS National Map.
| One end | 39.8988° N, 105.7078° W · Directions ↗ |
| Other end | 39.8716° N, 105.6972° W · Directions ↗ |
The ends are the two ends of the longest connected chain of segments. The record does not say which is the usual start. The trail is recorded as 2 segments.
The trail
| Length | 2.4 miles |
| Trail class | 2, moderately developed |
| Type | land trail |
| Surface | native material |
| Typical grade | 12-20 percent |
| Typical tread width | 18-24 inches |
| Motor vehicles | Closed to all motorized use year-round |
| Accessibility | Not evaluated |
| National designation | National Scenic or Historic Trail |
| Trail numbers | 93 |
| Forest | Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (unit 0210) |
| States | Colorado |
| Detail published | management level, with uses |
Values are the set across all segments. Class 1 is minimally developed and class 5 is fully developed. Grade and width are the forest's typical values, not measured extremes.
Weather by month
Allowed uses
| Hiking | Allowed 06/01 to 11/15 (month/day) |
| Horse and pack stock | Allowed 06/01 to 11/15 (month/day) |
| Mountain biking | Allowed 06/01 to 11/15 (month/day) |
A use is listed when the Forest Service records it as managed, accepted or discouraged on any segment. Discouraged still means legal. Uses marked restricted are left out. Where the forest publishes a Motor Vehicle Use Map, that map governs motorized use.
Trailheads
Rogers Pass - Rifle-sight Trailhead No season published · The access road to this trailhead is closed from Novmeber 15 - June 15. However, due to high levels of snow, it typically is not accessible until late June or early July. Check with the Sulphur Ranger District for up-to-date road conditions and accessibility to trailheads at 970-887-4100. Bicycles are restricted to designated routes in James Peak Protection Area. Snowmobiles are prohibited in James Peak Special Interest Area. Dogs must be under control at all times. Follow the Leave No Trace principles. Unless seasonal restrictions are in effect, campfires must be attended at all times and cold to the touch with the bare hand before being abandoned. Collection of dead and down wood is allowed; do not break branches from standing trees for firewood. | under 0.1 mi |
Distance is from the point to the nearest part of the trail line. Season text is what the forest wrote and is often a season name rather than a date.
Trails nearby
Camping nearby
Campsite Atlas cards carry site counts and booking links from Recreation.gov. Forest Service cards come from the recreation layer and link the agency page.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedHarris Park Broadcast Rx
27 mi from the trail midpoint · 390 acres
- PrescribedFront Country Broadcast Rx
34 mi from the trail midpoint
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Closure orders are on the forest's official page.
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Questions people ask
How long is the Rogers Pass Trail?
The Forest Service records 2.4 miles under this name in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, the sum of 2 segments.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
What is allowed on the Rogers Pass Trail?
Hiking, horse and pack stock and mountain biking are allowed. The trail is closed to motor vehicles year-round. Some uses are seasonal. The allowed uses section lists the dates.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Where does the Rogers Pass Trail start?
The line begins at 39.8988° N, 105.7078° W and ends at 39.8716° N, 105.6972° W. The nearest recorded trailhead is Rogers Pass - Rifle-sight Trailhead, under 0.1 miles from the line. The record does not say which end is the usual start.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Is the Rogers Pass Trail in a wilderness area?
No. The trail line does not cross any polygon in the National Wilderness Preservation System layer.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Where can I camp near the Rogers Pass Trail?
Jim Creek Campground (2.3 mi), Midland Group Campground (2.6 mi) and Idlewild Campground (3.9 mi) are within five miles of the trail. The camping section lists all 4 with site counts and booking links.
Source: Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests official page
How developed is the Rogers Pass Trail?
Trail class 2, which the Forest Service describes as moderately developed. Class 1 is a minimal, unimproved route and class 5 is fully developed, often paved.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
How steep and how wide is the Rogers Pass Trail?
The typical grade is 12-20 percent. The typical tread is 18-24 inches wide.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Is the Rogers Pass Trail a national trail?
Yes. The record marks it as a National Scenic or Historic Trail.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Who manages the Rogers Pass Trail?
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Forest Service unit 0210. The trail is in Colorado.
Source: Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests official page
Is there a fire near the Rogers Pass Trail?
The interagency feed shows 2 active incidents within 50 miles of the trail midpoint as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Harris Park Broadcast Rx at 27 miles. Check the forest's closure orders before you go.
Source: Fire nearby
Source
This page is built from 2 segments named Rogers Pass in the Forest Service TrailNFS_Publish layer, administrative unit 0210. Wilderness overlap is tested against the National Wilderness Preservation System layer from Wilderness Connect. Trailheads and Forest Service campgrounds come from the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer. Data refreshed November 1, 2026. The methodology page explains how segments become trails.