Hey All,
I was wondering if anyone has been to the Rock of Ages TH recently and can report on the road conditions and creek crossing? With the low snow I'm wondering if the TH is accessible via a crossover SUV with 6" of clearance? I haven't seen any updates since August of last year. Thanks!
Rock of Ages TH Conditions
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Re: Rock of Ages TH Conditions
Check your PM's.
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Re: Rock of Ages TH Conditions
If anyone does get some recent beta, updating the trailhead conditions for ROA would be much appreciated. 
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Re: Rock of Ages TH Conditions
Subiable IMO. Lot's of subs of all kinds jeep brand, Toyota, and Subaru at the th today. I have a Cherokee trail hawk with 8" of clearance and just sent it on the stream crossing. Favoring the left side on the way in
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Re: Rock of Ages TH Conditions
Thanks for the update. Did you do Wilson Peak? If so, please post a CR. I'm curious about the snow (if any) leading up to the ROA saddle and if there is still any snow hanging on to the north side of El Diente. How was the smoke in the area? Hoping to get these two Monday and Tuesday if weather, smoke, fires, etc. etc. allows. Thanks!
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Re: Rock of Ages TH Conditions
The road is in good condition IMO. The creek crossing should be fine with the right line and positioning for lower clearance vehicles.
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Re: Rock of Ages TH Conditions
-Wilson Peak had zero snow on the standard route from ROA
-El Diente via standard has a very small amount of snow when you swing around the north side and a tiny bit on the final gulley move but the dotted line on the route description goes dry.
I'd call these summer conditions
-El Diente via standard has a very small amount of snow when you swing around the north side and a tiny bit on the final gulley move but the dotted line on the route description goes dry.
I'd call these summer conditions
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Re: Rock of Ages TH Conditions
Awesome! Super helpful beta. Thank you!!JerJerBinks wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2026 9:29 pm -Wilson Peak had zero snow on the standard route from ROA
-El Diente via standard has a very small amount of snow when you swing around the north side and a tiny bit on the final gulley move but the dotted line on the route description goes dry.
I'd call these summer conditions