11/20/2023 0 Comments Colorado scenery map![]() Engineer PassĮngineer Pass was part of the Otto Mears toll road before the completion of the Million Dollar Highway that is used today to get between Ouray and Silverton. The pass follows for 26 miles and leads to some fantastic summit views where you are sure to see a few marmots, maybe a moose and usually some deer. ![]() Cinnamon PassĬinnamon Pass leaves from Lake City where it was built as a wagon trail to supply a shipping route for Ore leaving the nearby mines. If you only have a day to explore or a day long Jeep rental, the Alpine Loop is your must do experience to give you the most of your trip. If you’re in the area and have a detailed map (as you should!) you will see that there are dozens of off shoot trails and criss crossing passes you can explore. The Alpine Loop encompasses both Cinnamon Pass and Engineer Pass. If you choose to rent a Jeep this is often one of the most recommended loops since it covers so much ground in a single trip and fills the entire day. A great novice/beginner trail with varied scenery, wildlife, and majestic mountain views. The trail takes you up through Cinnamon Pass and Down through Engineer pass, opens early in the season and is open to most 4×4 vehicles. The Alpine Loop is one of the best (and busiest) day-long adventures in the San Juans. If switchbacks and narrow roads aren’t your idea of fun, then the view of the falls and Black Bear Trail from Imogene Pass will give you plenty of options to see the beauty of Black Bear Pass without having to build up the nerves to drive it.ĭon’t Forge to take Photos with the Sign – Always nice to have photographic evidence of you driving over a mountain summit to share with friends and family! Alpine Loop ![]() ![]() If you wish to experience Black Bear Pass (as you should!), I recommend one of the many guided Jeep Tours that may offer this trail. Rental Jeeps are excluded from being able to drive this trail. This trail is one way (down) and only recommended for experienced drivers with short wheelbase off road vehicles. No estimated opening time due to excessive snowpack and avalanche debris.īlackbear pass is one of the most famous passes in Colorado with its switchbacks down a shelf along with the sight of the beautiful Bridal Falls.
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