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French Pass Trail

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Basics
Location:
Southwest of Denver
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
8 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Easy,
Intermediate
Time:
4 to 5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
11000 feet
Elevation Change:
1000 feet
Season:
Summer - Fall

This trail provides access to the Continental Divide. Black Powder Pass and the Boreas Pass Road (via the Continental Divide).

This trail is not always easy to follow and is not well signed.

French Pass is a Continental Divide crossing between Bald Mountain and Mt Guyot.

The view to the south as the hiker returns down the trail is across South Park to the Tarrvall Mountains.

Location:
Southwest of Denver
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
8 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Easy
Intermediate
Time:
4 to 5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
11000
Elevation Change:
1000
Season:
Summer - Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS Quads: Boreas Pass
Additional Details:
Potable water is available at Michigan Creek campground. French Creek provides backcountry water.
Basic Directions

Southwest of Denver

Access to the French Pass Trail begins off of the Michigan Creek Road, FDR 54. Continue on this road toward Georgia Pass. Drive 2-1/4 miles past Michigan Creek Campground to a point where the road crosses French Creek. Park in a flat area just before reaching this crossing.

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