Hermit Lake (FR 160) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access
Hermit Lake (FR 160) in CO
Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, San Carlos Ranger District
29 mi from Lincoln Park
17 mi off US 285 (straight line)
Maps 9,313 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 1–2.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Pike-San Isabel National Forests ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 20 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Hermit Lake Trailhead.
- Estimated climb: 3,600 ft over 7 miles through 25 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 28%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
- Water crossings 0.6, 1.9, 2.1, 3, 3.1 and 3.2 miles along the road.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.6 miles off.
- Spread Eagle Peak stands 4,105 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles west.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 32–54°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.