Montero Milestones: 9 days; 2,800 miles; 3 states; 7 national forests; and 9 alpine passes.

[Sierra Valley]

Yes, full-size friendly. Hagerman is easily wide enough all the way up and over. Hancock has it's narrow spots, but you should be fine. The switchback took a 3-point turn in my XJ last year and the same in the Montero this year. I'd expect a 4-5 point turn in a full-size. - I'd also invest in skid plates for Hancock if you aren't lifted at all. The stock FJ scraped it's belly in a couple of places and it was on 33's. Hancock's Northeast side is pretty rough and can be really wet and slippery depending on time of year.
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Thanks man. Stock truck with 33's and leveling kit that has limited slip. She does pretty good and im experienced off roader. Debating if I want to head that way at the end of the month.

 

[ntg1988]

Great write up! these trip reports get me thru the week..

 

[hagancj7]

great pics and looks like turned out to be a great trip. Did you record your routes? IE suggestions on campsite and what not with waypoints?

 

[zoomad75]

Thanks man. Stock truck with 33's and leveling kit that has limited slip. She does pretty good and im experienced off roader. Debating if I want to head that way at the end of the month.

Hancock and Hagerman are pretty easy for a fullsize. As the OP noted on the west/south side of Hancock pass is a tight switchback I've always had to take a 3 point turn coming down in my K5. Just went through it last month. The east side is rocky, but not bad if you pick the right line. We had a first timer driving a JK jeep with us completely stock on 31's make it with no problem.

Hagerman is even easier. Pretty basic trail ride, wide in most spots.

 

[Sierra Valley]

Hancock and Hagerman are pretty easy for a fullsize. As the OP noted on the west/south side of Hancock pass is a tight switchback I've always had to take a 3 point turn coming down in my K5. Just went through it last month. The east side is rocky, but not bad if you pick the right line. We had a first timer driving a JK jeep with us completely stock on 31's make it with no problem.

Hagerman is even easier. Pretty basic trail ride, wide in most spots.

Thank you sir.

 

[zoomad75]

Great write up by the way. I always love seeing other perspectives of trails I've done. Plus I see a few more to put on my list...