Rollins Pass
Rollins Pass Trail is a 5-mile trail in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Colorado. The Forest Service rates it trail class 1, minimally developed. It is open to hiking and horse and pack stock. It enters James Peak Wilderness.
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 | 39.9345° N, 105.6830° W · Directions ↗ |
| Other end | 39.8727° N, 105.6990° 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
| Length | 5 miles |
| Trail class | 1, minimally developed |
| Type | land trail |
| Surface | native material |
| Typical grade | 0-5 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 | 5 |
| 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 year-round |
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.
Wilderness
- James Peak WildernessFS · about 30% of the line is insideWilderness Connect ↗
Inside a designated wilderness, bicycles and motor vehicles are prohibited by law regardless of the trail record, and permits or group limits may apply.
Trailheads
Rollins Pass Trailhead No season published · A high-clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicle is highly recommended to access this trailhead. The access road to this trailhead is closed from November 15 - June 15, but high snow levels typically don't allow access until late June or early July. Wilderness regulations apply in the Indian Peaks and James Peak Wilderness areas: A permit is required to camp from June 1 - September 15 in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Mechanized/motorized travel is prohibited. Do not camp or build campfires within 100 feet of developed trails or bodies of water. Group size is limited to 12 people and/or livestock. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Follow the Leave No Trace principles. | 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
28 mi from the trail midpoint · 390 acres
- PrescribedFront Country Broadcast Rx
33 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 Rollins Pass Trail?
The Forest Service records 5 miles under this name in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, the sum of 1 segment.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
What is allowed on the Rollins Pass Trail?
Hiking and horse and pack stock 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 Rollins Pass Trail start?
The line begins at 39.9345° N, 105.6830° W and ends at 39.8727° N, 105.6990° W. The nearest recorded trailhead is Rollins Pass Trailhead, 0.1 miles from the line. The record does not say which end is the usual start.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Is the Rollins Pass Trail in a wilderness area?
Yes. It enters James Peak Wilderness. Wilderness rules ban bicycles and motor vehicles and often limit group size.
Source: James Peak Wilderness
Where can I camp near the Rollins Pass Trail?
Jim Creek Campground (2.6 mi), Midland Group Campground (2.8 mi) and Robbers Roost Campground (4.2 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 Rollins Pass Trail?
Trail class 1, which the Forest Service describes as minimally 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 Rollins Pass Trail?
The typical grade is 0-5 percent. The typical tread is 18-24 inches wide.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Is the Rollins 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 Rollins 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 Rollins 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 28 miles. Check the forest's closure orders before you go.
Source: Fire nearby
Source
This page is built from 1 segment named Rollins 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.