Cinnamon Pass

Total Miles
24.2

Elevation

3,847.19 ft

Duration

3 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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Trail Overview

Enjoy this section of the famous Alpine Loop, which can be combined with the Engineer Pass. Take Wager Gulch up to Carson Ghost Town, and take Cinnamon Pass Road up to American Basin for wildflowers. Staging is available on the western side across from Eureka Campground. Staging area options on the east side.

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Cinnamon Pass
Cinnamon Pass

Difficulty

Moderate. Most of this trail is easy; however, the western end is steep and rocky in a few places. The side trip up Wager Gulch is more difficult. All roads, when dry, are suitable for any stock 4x4 SUV with moderate ground clearance. The side trip up American Basin is borderline difficult.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Dave Woodson
Aug 28, 2024
4x4
Open
Rough/Deteriorated
East end of trail is basically dirt road that progressively gets worse further west you go. Only after trailheads on west end does this get rough. At least 4x4 and 2" lift to not scrape on most vehicles. At country rd 2 connector heading north I think a minimum of 33s and 2" lift will be needed.
Rich Guess
Aug 25, 2024
2018 Triumph Tiger 800
Open
Great trail, only a few complex spots
Andrew Bilby
Aug 21, 2024
2019 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Joseph Farmer
Aug 19, 2024
2023 Subaru Outback
Open
Dusty
Rough/Deteriorated
Washboard
Half the trail is a graded road. The other half is rocky and rough. There was a couple of spots that were pretty rock and had a drop off that I thought I was going to scrape but I did not. I have a 2” lift on my wilderness and skid plates. I’d recommend both but skids at the minimum for peace of mind. Had trouble with one switchback and had to give it a go a couple of times. View from the top is beautiful.

Access Description

From Ouray: Follow directions for Mineral Creek, Trail #9, then head south 1.4 miles on C.R. 2 to Cinnamon Pass on left. From Silverton: Head north on C.R. 2 for about 12 miles and turn right uphill after Animas Forks. From Lake City: Head south on Highway 149 and turn right on C.R. 30 after 2.3 miles.

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