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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
Land Manager: USFS
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- Mountain Bike
19 trails
- Hike
26 trails
- Trail Running
26 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of May 3, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 26
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 19
- Trails E-Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 5
- Trails Hike
- 26
- Trails Trail Running
- 26
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 87 miles
- Total Descent
- 22,372 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,154 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 12,914 ft
- Reports
- 441
- Photos
- 262
- Ridden Counter
- 5,018
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 | |
| 2ndAve - Engineer Mtn Trail | 10 miles | |
| 2ndAve - Engine Creek (Shuttle) | 13 miles | |
| 2ndAve - Molas to Engineer | 20 miles | |
| East Fork to Salt Creek | 31 miles | |
| Graysill to Cascade | 7 miles |
Photos of Coal Bank and Molas Pass Mountain Bike
trail: Coal Creek
19 |
Aug 18, 2024 @ 12:17pm
Aug 18, 2024
trail: Engineer Mountain
24 |
Aug 18, 2024 @ 12:16pm
Aug 18, 2024
trail: CT - Twin Sisters
22 |
Aug 3, 2024 @ 2:19pm
Aug 3, 2024
trail: CT - Twin Sisters
16 |
Aug 3, 2024 @ 2:19pm
Aug 3, 2024
trail: CT - Twin Sisters
18 |
Aug 3, 2024 @ 2:19pm
Aug 3, 2024
trail: Engineer Mountain
163 |
Aug 25, 2021 @ 12:55pm
Aug 25, 2021
trail: Engineer Mountain
443 |
Dec 12, 2018 @ 11:07am
Dec 12, 2018
trail: Engineer Mountain
507 |
Dec 12, 2018 @ 11:07am
Dec 12, 2018Videos of Coal Bank and Molas Pass Mountain Bike
trail: Deer Creek
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Mar 2, 2023
trail: Engineer Mountain
99 |
Dec 3, 2020
trail: Coal Creek
140 |
Oct 22, 2020
trail: Engineer Mountain
10:08 |
101 |
Jun 26, 2020
trail: White Creek
7:24 |
237 |
Aug 13, 2014
trail: Engine Creek
10:20 |
298 |
Aug 13, 2014
trail: CT - Twin Sisters
33:01 |
39 |
Dec 19, 2024 , Durango
trail: Engineer Mountain
29:05 |
37 |
Oct 24, 2024 , Durango
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer Mountain | May 3, 2025 @ 4:26pm May 3, 2025 | Snow Cover Partial | gradyjames | ||
| Cascade Creek (783) | Oct 26, 2024 @ 12:51pm Oct 26, 2024 | Variable | nomadreet | ||
| White Creek | Oct 19, 2024 @ 9:03am Oct 19, 2024 | Snow Covered | jasbushey Durango | ||
| West Lime Creek | Oct 19, 2024 @ 9:03am Oct 19, 2024 | Snow Covered | jasbushey Durango | ||
| Rico - Silverton Trail | Oct 19, 2024 @ 9:03am Oct 19, 2024 | Snow Covered | jasbushey Durango | ||
| Pass Creek | Oct 19, 2024 @ 9:03am Oct 19, 2024 | Snow Covered | jasbushey Durango | ||
| Maisy Mouse | Oct 19, 2024 @ 9:03am Oct 19, 2024 | Snow Covered | jasbushey Durango | ||
| Graysill Creek | Oct 19, 2024 @ 9:03am Oct 19, 2024 | Snow Covered | jasbushey Durango | ||
| Flume Road (Gated) | Oct 19, 2024 @ 9:03am Oct 19, 2024 | Snow Covered | jasbushey Durango | ||
| Flume Access | Oct 19, 2024 @ 9:03am Oct 19, 2024 | Snow Covered | jasbushey Durango |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Colorado Trail (Bike)
- Mountain Bike
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| seanpaulpizza | wishlist | trail | activity #71619198 | May 13, 2025 @ 7:59pm May 13, 2025 |
| AugustPR9KGY | wishlist | route | activity #71323264 | May 9, 2025 @ 4:44pm May 9, 2025 |
| gradyjames | add | report | activity #70944587 | May 3, 2025 @ 4:26pm May 3, 2025 |
| Rocknroll40 | wishlist | trail | activity #70683857 | Apr 30, 2025 @ 7:11am Apr 30, 2025 |
| moderatemax | wishlist | trail | activity #70229071 | Apr 23, 2025 @ 12:37pm Apr 23, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | I much prefer descending this side of the... | Oct 14, 2024 @ 12:13pm Oct 14, 2024 | ||
| report | Both will require a gas saw. | Oct 6, 2024 @ 4:50pm Oct 6, 2024 | ||
| trail | If you do ride this, as of 9/3/24, there are... | Sep 3, 2024 @ 4:50pm Sep 3, 2024 | ||
| trail | You can cross above the waterfall. The... | Aug 5, 2024 @ 7:37am Aug 5, 2024 | ||
| trail | If trying to ride Cascade to Graysill do not... | Aug 3, 2024 @ 2:49pm Aug 3, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purgatory Resort | 6 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7.2 km |
| Telluride Bike Park | 2 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 12.6 km |
| Telluride Bike Park Cross Country Trails | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12.8 km | |
| Haviland Lake | 7 | 8 | 1 | 14.2 km | |
| Hermosa Creek | 3 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 15.7 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 | 19 | 66 miles | 17,631 ft | 38 miles | 3,701 ft | #1,571 | #856 | 260 | 440 | 7 | 3,485 | |
| E-Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 659 ft | 2 miles | 659 ft | 153 | 40 | |||||
| Horse | 5 | 35 miles | 6,837 ft | 16 miles | 2,621 ft | 101 | ||||||
| Hike | 26 | 87 miles | 22,372 ft | 47 miles | 4,154 ft | #1,172 | #742 | 2 | 441 | 9 | 482 | |
| Trail Running | 26 | 87 miles | 22,372 ft | 47 miles | 4,154 ft | #1,176 | #737 | 441 | 9 | 106 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 2 miles | 659 ft | 2 miles | 659 ft | 91 |
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