French Pass Trail provides access to the Continental Divide between Bald Mountain and Mount Guyot. The trail is not always easy to follow and isn’t well signed. From the southern trailhead it leads up the French Creek drainage, beginning at approximately 10,520 feet in elevation and within 4.5 miles hikers reach the summit of French Pass. The trail continues into the White River National Forest to the French Gulch Trialhead east of Breckenridge. This trail is not recommended for winter use due to avalanche potential.

Directions

From Highway 285, take county Road 35 north from Jefferson to County Road 54 (Michigan Creek Road) and continue toward Georgia Pass. Drive just over two miles past Michigan Creek Campground to a point where the road crosses French Creek. Park in a flat area just before reaching this crossing.