Engineer Pass
Distance
20.4 mi
Technical Rating
Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
This trail is one portion of the Alpine Loop. There is something for all levels and a lot of unique historical sights to see. When you reach the east side, you'll follow Henson Creek. This is a great place for camping and fishing.
Weather
Status Reports
Odb Odb
Oct 17, 2024
2023 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Snow/Ice
Took trail starting at lake city side to Ouray. Second half of trail covered in snow all along the switchbacks, over a foot in certain areas.
Mark Furner
Oct 04, 2024
2023 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Dusty
R Staz
Sep 19, 2024
2012 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Dusty
Started in Silverton at about 9 am. Fall colors were awesome. Normal trail conditions. Dusty. Light traffic.
Trent Tillett
Sep 18, 2024
2020 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Normal
Dusty
Muddy/Wet
This was my first trail in my Gladiator. Absolutely recommend it to new or experienced drivers. The drive from lake city isn’t bad, pretty rocky and lots of small holes in the road with water. Biggest obstacles are located on the switchbacks towards Cinnamon pass
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