Aug 29, 2025 · Pass Creek Trail #500 is the quickest access to Engineer Mountain. This very popular trail (with both hikers and mountain bikers) climbs above U.S. 550 up moderate …

Sep 20, 2013 · In the summer, this high-altitude hike hosts an amazing array of wildflowers—and hikers—en route to one of the San Juan’s most distinct and photographed peaks: Engineer …

Sep 13, 2023 · Easily accessible from nearby Durango, on every day of the week, Pass Creek is filled with hikers, mountain bikers, trail runners, and equestrians climbing into the beautiful …

Upon leaving Coalbank Pass, most of the forested Pass Creek Trail is easily navigable on the way up to the base of Engineer Mountain. After about 2.5 miles of forest trail, you emerge into …

Nov 23, 2025 · This trail starts at the top of Coal Bank pass at 10,600 ft. Be prepared to share the trail with hikers, peak baggers, and horses. This trail is very popular because it easily …

Jun 29, 2016 · Nice trail that starts along Pass Creek and climbs through dense mixed aspen-conifer forest (becoming increasingly conifer) to Pass Creek Lake, with significant segments …

Hiking information about Pass Creek Trail, north of Durango, Colorado in the San Juan National Forest.

Pass Creek and Coal Creek Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Silverton, Colorado.

The Pass Creek Trailhead is located near Coal Bank Pass, south of Silverton, Colorado (see driving directions below). The trail, which starts from the northeast end of the trailhead parking …

Check out Pass Creek/Colorado Trail comprehensive maps, stats, trail conditions, and more. These two trailheads provide access into some of the most glorious high-country terrain …