Navaho Pass — Friday, Jun. 13, 2025

Loved this hike! While it is long, it is not difficult…not rocky or steep until after you reach the pass. It is a scenic hike all along the way with changes in topography. Various types of wildflowers were sprinkled along the trail on the way up. And you are rewarded by grand views at the pass (and even more beyond).

Gentle gradual grade up to the pass with no significant steep sections until after you reach the pass. We did not go all the way to the peak but did go up about .4 miles beyond the pass where we had AMAZING 360 degree views for a lunch break. That .4 section was much steeper than the rest of the trail before the pass (and a little slick on the way down so I was glad to have poles).

The trail is close to the stream for the first section and you also have access to water further up closer to the pass if needing to filter water. Glad it was a cooler day on Friday because a good portion of the hike is without shade.

There are some trees down on the trail but it is easy to navigate around them.