Mount Herman Trail #716
Area Status: Open
Mount Herman Trail begins at a small parking area on a switchback on Mount Herman Road (Forest Service Road #320). This trail provides a one mile hike to the summit of Mt. Herman.
Difficulty: Moderate
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | Open year round, although not plowed in winter. Road is closed from Dec. 1 to March 31 annually. |
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Fees: | No fee |
Open Season: | Year-round |
Usage: | Heavy |
Water: | Drinking water is not readily available. Water from streams should be treated before use. |
Restroom: | No |
General Information
Directions:From Monument, travel west on 2nd Street. Just past the railroad tracks, 2nd St. dead ends at a T. Turn left (south) on Mitchell Rd. Travel approximately 1/2 mile to Mt. Herman Rd. Turn right (west) on Mt. Herman Rd and travel for approximately 5 miles beyond the paved portion of road. The trailhead is a wide turnout on the right side of Mt. Herman Rd.