This is the western end of Mount Herman Road where it intersects with FS 300, Rampart Range Road. Bring spikes in the winter if hiking. Area is trashed, needs some serious clean up help. A little slippery in some spots and the trail isn't completely defined, but that's all par for course around here. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is best used from June until October. The snow that is there is cut all the way and there are just some wet portions of the road. Travel west towards the mountains. We found the tree that we had an unfortunate run in with last fall and had to stop to pick up parts of my old fender still at the bottom of the tree there. Much of the snow which came on Thursday had melted, except in places where shaded by trees. The US Forest Service maintains several campgrounds further west on Highway 67, and commercial lodging can be found in Monument and Woodland Park. A Prominent Mountain in Monument, Colorado Mount Herman is located west of the town of Monument. A few miles up from Monument we came across a 11-12" high rock sitting right in the middle of the road. Lovely wooded trail with a lot of rock scramble. From the midpoint down to Monument, the road is almost completely dry. Drove Mount Herman Road on Friday evening to access Rampart Range Road and then west via Hotel Gulch to the Trout Creek area. This will vary day to day, but it was incredibly smoky. That spur was the only place where we found a lot of ice and snow. It lies along the Rampart Range of the Front Range, between Denver and Colorado Springs. This was tough but well worth it! There are spectacular views of Pikes Peak as well as the valley below. We came off Rampart Range on Mt Herman today as the sun was going down. There are also numerous campsites along Rampart Range Road and the many roads which intersect with it Filled 2 trash bags while up there. Based on Redfin's Monument data, we estimate the home's value is $526,233. Is there sill chance to find something at that point? Turn right at the stop sign onto Second St. After crossing the railroad tracks, turn left onto Mitchell St. Mt. Very minimal rutting on the way up. The wind indicator flag just below the ridgeline finalizes the position. Tracy is an outdoor enthusiast originally from north Alabama. Herman Road in the Pike National Forest. Beautiful hike! highly recommend a 4x4 truck with clearance. We followed that all the way into Garden of the Gods and looped back to Dream 4x4. The road was BONE dray today. 47 trails with 78 photos The area is west of the land where the 18,000-acre Black Forest fire burned in 2013 and north of the 2012 Waldo Canyon fire burn scar. It was simple in a truck, but the dirt road to get to the trailhead should be doable but bumpy in most cars. Drove down Mount Herman Road after spending the day on Metberry Gulch with the Colorado Land Cruisers (Colorado Springs). Did the trail with a group over the Labor Day Weekend. the only problem is the road getting to the trail head. It can be driven in either direction and is suitable for stock 4x4 vehicles. Great way to exit Rampart Range road. Beautifully scenic way to access lower Rampart, with some nice dispersed camping spots up the mountain. Mount Herman Road provides direct access to Rampart Range Road from the I-25 corridor. Along this portion of the trail Pike's Peak makes its spectacular presence known. Dispersed camping is permitted along Mount Herman Road, and the several connected roads/trails such as 320A, 320B, 320C, 315 and 318. I guess everyone is looking for a trail to hit now that the snows are mostly gone. Go about a mile or so and turn into the signed parking lot on the left. We got off the interstate at Monument and hit dirt road very quickly, we stayed on a very smooth dirt/gravel road the entire time (~36 miles). After the second gate, there were less tracks and the snow was much deeper. Maybe next time! very easy trail. Mt. EASY 4.9 mi. Aspens in October – Pike National Forest This entry was posted in […] Watch out for the bikers and hikers. Herman and then connected up with Rampart Range Road. The lot was full by 10am on a Sunday. Directions: Leave I-25 at exit 161 (Hwy 105) and head west through the older section of Monument (Hwy 105 turns north just past the Interstate; keep going west on what is now 2nd Street). Unlicensed vehicles aren't allowed on the main roads. Other than the graffiti, there's nothing to note new on the trail. Continue straight to remain on Mount Herman Road. Jason, I think you'd find a campsite easily on a Sunday afternoon, especially in the areas of Waypoints 4, 5, and 6. We actually didn't think it would be open all the way through, but there is very little snow on the trail. There are at least two abandoned vehicles along the trail that have been there for some time. It is generally maintained but does experience ruts and wash-outs during the year. The trail works its way further north another 400 feet. At … We checked out the spurs and used the road to get from Monument to Highway 67. Trails is open all the way through with no snow or dampness. Nice cross over trail from 25 to Rampart if coming down through monument. For Sale: 3185 Mt. Even arriving on Saturday I think you'll be fine. Road was rather busy this afternoon with a lot of traffic into the mountains late in the day. Mt. It’s a little bumpy but I couldn’t find any 2 areas. Beautiful views, especially from Rampart to Monument. If you pass this spot, you'll come to the trailhead for trail 715 about .1 miles later; 715 will not take you to the top of Mt Herman. Ft. Lots of abandoned vehicles unfortunately. It was snow packed the entire way. From here the Palmer Divide is clearly visible as it pokes its finger out onto the plain below. Herman Road, a true backcountry drive, with the best, most scenic part of Rampart Range Road. ), is only about 9100 feet high; so there is enough oxygen to enjoy the time one spends contemplating whichever scene is most captivating. Mount Herman Loop via White Ghost and Raspberry Mountain Trail. Herman Rd. Not a lot of traffic until hit Rampart Range Road. Stockers can get all the way through to Rampart Range. The trail is as reported above and I noticed no changes to the trail from the last time it was ran. In .5 miles you'll see the sign for Mt Herman Road; turn right. Herman Road. I had fun testing my new Jeep's suspension on the whoop-de-dos on some of the side spurs, but Mount Herman Road itself would easily have been passable by a 2WD car today. Ran Mount Herman today expecting to do some snow wheeling and the road was almost completely dry. The eastern side was very tracked out and just hard packed snow pretty much the entire way up. Q: Where is a good place to meetup with a group before arriving at the trail head? Antero, Browns Lake, Baldwin Lakes, Boulder Mountain, Pomerroy Lakes, Mary Murphy Mine, Marshall Pass Poncha Creek, Marshall Pass Railway Grade, Marshall Pass to Sargents, Cochetopa Pass, Taylor Canyon, Dome … Abandoned car off the road at balanced rock. The area near Mount Herman is one of few spots in northern El Paso County that has seen a widespread fire in recent years. View 1 photos for 2705 Mount Herman Rd, Monument, CO 80132 a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,314 Sq. The only place there was any substantial snow was on the connecting trail, FR. Not a good choice for novice hikers. The beginning of this road is pretty rough, but further up the road smoothes out considerably. Along the way are some vast views of the planes, unique rock formations and mountain meadows. Pack Trail #715 Loop. 2705 Mt Herman Rd is a house in Monument, CO 80132. Today was so nice the family made a split decision to hit up a very easy and scenic trail. The trail is primarily used for hiking and mountain biking and is best used from June until October. Rather, keep going straight until the paved road turns into dirt, and then make your way up Mt Herman until you see the parking lot on the side that looks like this: As you can see, space is pretty limited but we didn't have a hard time trying to park. Mt. It was very icy in the morning too. Its a rough road for sure. The upper portion of the road is completely clear and dry. The smoke smell was very strong by the time I was half way up. DIFFICULT 8.8 mi. The hike begins on the west side of the mountain, south of the peak. I think that there might be another trailhead farther up Mt. Conditions on Mount Herman Road were packed snow at the top, and gradually drier toward the lower elevations. Went up today after a few warm days this week thinking the snow would have melted a tad. We did some very quick (5 min.) Mt Herman Road is a quick access road to the Rampart Range. You'll see a small parking area and a trail sign for Forest Service Trail 716. At mile 9.5, Mount Herman Road crosses Forest Road 322A. And the views of Pikes Peak during the day were great too! Turn around and enjoy the ride down! If you reach FSR 300 (Rampart Range Road), take a right/north and you'll find FSR 322 on the right/east in about a mile. Easy trail can be handled in a stock vehicle if you stay on the main route. It is located approximately .10 miles after the Trail 716 trailhead. Easy trail. In Texas we don't get to see any snow covered trails, and we were able to travel the entire trail today. Snow starts about a mile in from the trailhead near Monument. After 3.5 miles, it reaches Mount Herman Road. The southern end of Rampart Range Road, although well maintained, offers unique, incredible views as it descends to famous Garden of the Gods Park. It's a short but fairly steep hike with impressive views at the top. There are a few side roads, but they are short. 4. There are lots of washboards and some mostly avoidable rocks and ruts. Easiest Colorado Fourteener . The trail needs to be cleared and better marked, we ended up very lost for about an hour. Avoid them or have something with a bit more ground clearance. It lies along the Rampart Range of the Front Range, between Denver and Colorado Springs. There is a spur road here (320B) and area for parking or dispersed camping. Herman Trail Pike National Forest. The scenery was gorgeous with a few inches of snow on the ground. Great views of the city at night! His family moved to central Utah when Tracy was a child, and subsequently to southern Utah, where he fell in love with the Rocky Mountains. The portion between the balanced rock and the lower FS Gate has a few sections that are packed snow/ice. From I-25, take the Monument/Palmer Lake exit, number 161, for Highway 105. The rest of the road is dirt, washboard in many places, narrow in some. Monument Rock Loop via Mount Herman Road. Really want to take the right at top to take the 300 north to Sedalia but was worried might be closed further up. The road tops out at Rampart Range Road with excellent views of Pike's Peak (a Colorado 14'er, or mountain over 14,000 feet high.) The road to get to the trailhead is dirt and a little rough in some spots, with some dips and gravelly bits, but it usually only covers about half the width of the road. Waypoint 4 is a great place to drive around for a bit and get photos on some rocks. Also noticed at the T for 300 on the summit when turning north it looked fairly janky and deep rutted, would be interested to know if it levels out a bit just past the camping area. Mount Herman Road can be difficult for passenger cars, especially when wet, so use caution. Speaking for myself, I had an enjoyable time on Mt. The trailhead is a small parking area at the bend of a hairpin curve on Mt Herman Rd. This section of Rampart Range Road is nicely maintained and provides amazing scenery as you drop into the Garden of the Gods Park. Monument, CO, is about 10 miles north of Colorado Springs, straddling I-25 today as it straddled the Rio Grande Railroad when it was founded in 1872. Mount Herman Trail is a 2.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Monument, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. stay on 715 at the top of this hill, then enjoy the downhill and flowy single track through some over grown wooded areas which will eventually lead you overtop of palmer lake watershed. Proceed west on 2nd Street and cross railroad tracks, then stop at the T- intersection with Mitchell Road. when you get to the fence, go through it and head down hill to the left. The show is packed as of today but that can change quickly. The area is popular for hiking and mountain biking, paragliding, and 4×4 trails heading west. starting right out of the town of Monument the McDonald's right on I25 & Hwy 105 would be a good spot to meet up. Decent hill climb with a lot of undulation. I took my rzr turbo here. Parent: Mount Herman. Rob Meeker's map of the area north of the Mt. South Central: Old Monarch Pass, Black Sage Pass Road, Waunita Pass Road, Middle Quartz Creek, Hancock Pass, Tomichi Pass, Cumberland Pass, Alpine Tunnel, Tincup Pass, Mt. The trail is marked by the 716 brown and white trail marker. Turn left (south) on Mitchell Road and continue half a mile. The way back in the afternoon was mostly all thawed out and muddy. Look for a well-marked trailhead for Tr. Beautiful views! Can be steep, but with good traction. Trail is getting a bit heavier on the washboards but still a fun way to popup from monument to rampart. Not sure why it would be a 1-2. Forest service may need some help getting it out. We drove Mt Herman from Rampart Range to come home. Turn right (north) to access dozens more 4x4 roads. Turn left (south) to go toward Woodland Park. Go to the flag! Roads were dry, and a little rutted/washed out in areas, but would be easily traversed in something even as mild as a stock Forester or Outback. Didn't brave the snow just past the second gate. Now off to find the actual trail. In the late afternoon on a Wednesday there was only 1 other car. Watch for wildlife, we had a deer and a very young baby pop out on trail. 51° today with bright blue sky. This is a dirt road that travels through the Rampart Range, beginning in Woodland Park and finishing in Monument. It climbs through the forest amid enormous boulders and precipitous hillsides. 315, and only for about a mile of that trail. Herman Road trailhead. The trail itself offers great views, but it is mostly washboard all the way to Rampart Range Rd. tough grueling climb up to mt herman road where you cross and continue climbing. Used this road to get over to Rampart and Balanced Rock. The views of the city and the mountains are gorgeous. Nice way to get to Monument from Rampart Range. Descended Mount Herman Road late in the afternoon on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Good tire placement likely. After you cross the railroad tracks, turn left (south) at the T-intersection onto Mitchell Ave. This was a great place to test out the new truck. Look for marker 716 on Mt Herman Rd to find the trailhead. Then it snowed. Herman Rd, Monument, CO - $1225000 - (MLS# 9316813). There is a scenic point and dispersed campsite here. Fun and easy road with snow after the first 5 miles making for a fun winter run. Monument, CO Mount Herman Mountain Bike, Hike, Trail Running trails near Monument, Colorado. Shortly after you start from the trailhead the trail (#716) starts climbing steeply. Criss-cross your way through the front side trails, staying close to the road, to get back to the upper parking area. Dirt and/or rocky road. Hopefully someone will come snag them soon. His favorite activities are family trail rides and camping with small groups. This is my standard route when driving to Woodland Park and the trails to the west. Just below the actual summit, is a sheltered area with a fire pit. He started many years ago in his dad's F-150 pickup truck, and subsequently his own 4x4 acquisition, a 1975 Ford Bronco (in 1991). The road is narrow at some points and contains numerous blind curves, so use caution when rounding a corner. Beautiful hike! The trail levels out somewhat and begins to run north along the back side of the mountain. I just re-checked our schedule and its actually Saturday we will be arriving late. Great time on Mt Herman Rd today. Mount Herman Road, Monument Colorado on a KTM EXC500. From the trailhead, Mt. DIFFICULT 11.1 mi. Really rewarding hike for the distance. Mt. There were a few patches of very minor snow here and there, but nothing that would cause any issues even for a passenger car. The road is dry and relatively good condition, however, there are significant ruts and one deep washout below (downhill from) Waypoint 3 (upper gate). Herman lies along the Rampart Range of the Front Range between Denver and Colorado Springs. The upper gate marks the end of the ascent--the road is relatively level from here to Rampart Range Road. some slippery spots, but the views are well worth it, and there are views the entire way up! In fact, you will see an equal number of passenger cars as Jeeps/trucks/SUVs. 7. There are good sites there for two rigs and small tents. Mt Herman Road will be on the right (west) side of the road. Numerous blind curves so use caution when approaching! Herman Road (picture 7). On the descent you can return to Trail 715 or hike down the road to one of the many unmarked trails that roll downhill. Granite rock formations appear on the right (uphill), and more of the Rampart Range is now visible to the west. You are viewing this trail in All-Access Mode. For the next two miles, follow the road south and around the southern shoulder of Mount Herman. Some snow patches and ruts at the top. Still passable, just significantly different than the eastern side out of town. The greatest obstacle is heavy traffic in both directions and cars that park on the road while accessing the hiking trails. There are spectacular views of Pikes Peak as well as the valley below. Encountered surprisingly little traffic, maybe six vehicles total on our ascent. Aspens in the Pike National Forest | Colorado Wilderness Areas - October 23, 2011 […] on October 23, 2011 by colorado wilderness I took this photo of an aspen grove not far from Mt. What should have been a decently easy out and back from parking to Raspberry turned into meandering back and forth. At the top you can see other mountain ranges which is cool! Mt. Passable with a 2WD, but some of the rocks poking through where a bit high. Lots of other vehicles out there. The views don't suck though and anyone looking for some scenery should run through here at least once. Colorado ... Colorado, United States, North America Google Maps Loading... (this could take up to 30 seconds) Viewing: 1-2 of 2. This property was built in 1985. 715. It will seem as though the trail is indistinguishable from a small creek bed. Herman online, I saw that it was supposed to be 2 miles round trip to the top and back. Had to roll it off to the side. Herman Road conditions are unpredictable depending on what maintenance has been done. I bet its only 5 minutes from the trailhead. Large boulders in aspen and pine groves line the road and further down the road, views of Pike's Peak over Woodland Park come into view. Nice day on the trail with plenty of traffic. Please avoid the administrative site at the Monument Fire Center, follow posted signs and park in designated areas. The end of the spur was fun because it Mt. Lesser portions are clear and dry where there is adequate sunlight. Trail beyond Mt Herman was hard to find in spots due to snow. 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