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SaveCoal Bank and Molas Pass covered all trails in the 550 corridor from the bottom of Coal Bank to the bottom of Molas Pass. These trails are high elevation backcountry singletrack trails and typically open from July through September annually.
Most rides start on Pass Creek or CT - Twin Sisters and multiple ride options exist from this. Most people will shuttle these options parking at the top of Coal Bank or Molas Pass.
For descents the easiest and most popular descent is Engineer Mountain. A flowing gorgeous ride with flowers throughout most of the summer and striking views. Coal Creek, Engine Creek, Graysill and Deer Creek all provide a more difficult trail experience. For a rolling backcountry ride, CT - Twin Sisters provides outstanding views and excellent singletrack on the Colorado Trail.
Many of these trails are slow to be cleared of deadfall which occurs every winter. Until Pass Creek is clear of snow it is best to stay off these trails. This typically occurs mid July depending on the year.
As with most high country trails during monsoon season, be aware of lightning. Most of these trails are above treeline and cover may not be possible in places. Also these are very much backcountry trails where help may be longer away then you expect so plan accordingly.
Most rides start on Pass Creek or CT - Twin Sisters and multiple ride options exist from this. Most people will shuttle these options parking at the top of Coal Bank or Molas Pass.
For descents the easiest and most popular descent is Engineer Mountain. A flowing gorgeous ride with flowers throughout most of the summer and striking views. Coal Creek, Engine Creek, Graysill and Deer Creek all provide a more difficult trail experience. For a rolling backcountry ride, CT - Twin Sisters provides outstanding views and excellent singletrack on the Colorado Trail.
Many of these trails are slow to be cleared of deadfall which occurs every winter. Until Pass Creek is clear of snow it is best to stay off these trails. This typically occurs mid July depending on the year.
As with most high country trails during monsoon season, be aware of lightning. Most of these trails are above treeline and cover may not be possible in places. Also these are very much backcountry trails where help may be longer away then you expect so plan accordingly.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Shuttleable: YES
Land Status: National Forest
google parking directions Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
27 trails
- Hike
33 trails
- Trail Running
33 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Dec 2, 2019Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 27
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 27
- Trails Horse
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 33
- Trails Trail Running
- 33
- Total Distance
- 90 miles
- Total Descent
- 23,210 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,154 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 12,914 ft
- Reports
- 299
- Photos
- 234
- Ridden Counter
- 2,941
Popular Coal Bank and Molas Pass Mountain Biking Trails
Coal Bank and Molas Pass Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Molas to Engineer via White Creek | 24 miles | |
| Pass Creek Engineer Mountain | 8 miles | |
| East Fork to Salt Creek | 31 miles | |
| Graysill to Cascade | 7 miles |
Photos of Coal Bank and Molas Pass Mountain Bike
trail: White Creek
22 |
Sep 29, 2022 @ 4:00pm
Sep 29, 2022
trail: White Creek
20 |
Sep 29, 2022 @ 4:00pm
Sep 29, 2022
trail: White Creek
13 |
Sep 29, 2022 @ 4:00pm
Sep 29, 2022
trail: Engineer Mountain
33 |
Aug 25, 2021 @ 12:55pm
Aug 25, 2021
trail: Engineer Mountain
295 |
Dec 12, 2018 @ 11:07am
Dec 12, 2018
trail: Engineer Mountain
342 |
Dec 12, 2018 @ 11:07am
Dec 12, 2018
trail: Bear Creek Silverton
460 |
Jul 4, 2012 @ 9:41pm
Jul 4, 2012
trail: Bear Creek Silverton
313 | | 1 comments
Oct 9, 2011 @ 12:14am
Oct 9, 2011Videos of Coal Bank and Molas Pass Mountain Bike
trail: Engineer Mountain
96 |
Dec 3, 2020
trail: Coal Creek
87 |
Oct 22, 2020
trail: Engineer Mountain
10:08 |
90 |
Jun 26, 2020
trail: White Creek
7:24 |
227 |
Aug 13, 2014
trail: Engine Creek
10:20 |
272 |
Aug 13, 2014
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trail: Engineer Mountain
35:43 |
52 |
Oct 20, 2022 , Silverton
trail: Engineer Mountain
18:58 |
44 |
Oct 7, 2022 , Silverton
trail: Graysill Creek
11:44 |
64 |
Jun 7, 2022 , Silverton
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Silverton | Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:54am Oct 28, 2022 | Snow Covered | jasbushey | ||
| Rico - Silverton Trail | Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:46am Oct 28, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | jasbushey | ||
| White Creek | Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:46am Oct 28, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | jasbushey | ||
| Flume Road (Gated) | Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:46am Oct 28, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | jasbushey | ||
| Graysill Creek | Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:46am Oct 28, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | jasbushey | ||
| Ice Lake | Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:46am Oct 28, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | jasbushey | ||
| Maisy Mouse | Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:46am Oct 28, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | jasbushey | ||
| Pass Creek | Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:46am Oct 28, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | jasbushey | ||
| CT - Twin Sisters | Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:46am Oct 28, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | jasbushey | ||
| Deer Creek | Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:46am Oct 28, 2022 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | jasbushey |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Colorado Trail (Bike)
- Mountain Bike
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | nickjaco19 | ridden | trail | Ice Lake | Jan 25, 2023 @ 10:23am Jan 25, 2023 |
| nickjaco19 | wishlist | trail | Ice Lake | Jan 25, 2023 @ 10:23am Jan 25, 2023 |
 | christoonic | wishlist | trail | Engineer Mountain | Jan 18, 2023 @ 6:02pm Jan 18, 2023 |
 | willis1021 | wishlist | trail | CT - Rico Silverton and 1 more | Jan 12, 2023 @ 8:29am Jan 12, 2023 |
| willis1021 | wishlist | trail | Engineer Mountain | Jan 11, 2023 @ 1:32pm Jan 11, 2023 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Bottom half from pass creak trail worth its.... | Sep 25, 2022 @ 9:07pm Sep 25, 2022 | ||
| trail | This trail is a hoot!!! Vfast | Sep 23, 2022 @ 5:49pm Sep 23, 2022 | ||
 | trail | Don’t let the grade fool you. There are a... | Sep 16, 2022 @ 11:42pm Sep 16, 2022 | ||
| trail | Incredibly good! Long ride to make it work but... | Sep 16, 2022 @ 11:36pm Sep 16, 2022 | ||
| trail | Best alpine downhill in the state | Aug 3, 2022 @ 8:22pm Aug 3, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purgatory Resort | 5 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7.2 km |
| Telluride Bike Park | 3 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 12.6 km |
| Hermosa Creek | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 15.7 km |
| Missionary Ridge | 1 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 22.4 km |
| Vallecito Reservoir | 5 | 2 | 24.4 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 27 | 73 miles | 20,003 ft | 39 miles | 3,701 ft | #1,420 | #775 | 233 | 299 | 4 | 1,718 | |
| Horse | 5 | 35 miles | 6,112 ft | 14 miles | 2,615 ft | 78 | ||||||
| Hike | 33 | 90 miles | 23,209 ft | 46 miles | 4,154 ft | #1,073 | #672 | 2 | 299 | 9 | 155 | |
| Trail Running | 33 | 90 miles | 23,209 ft | 46 miles | 4,154 ft | #1,079 | #669 | 299 | 9 | 47 |
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