more stats
6.8 miles
Distance
1,215 ft
Climb
-2,213 ft
Descent
00:54:31
Avg time
-997 ft
Altitude change
10,879 ft
Altitude min
12,968 ft
Altitude max
11,876 ft
Altitude start
10,879 ft
Altitude end
-2.779%
Grade
-25.858%
Grade max
25.779%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
372 ft
Distance flat
00:54:31
Avg time

Engineer Pass Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM - Gunnison and Silverton Regional Offices

Difficult road popular with 4x4 drivers because of the exposure. Terrain is still fairly smooth compared to a jeep road.

Tags
Exposure
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 77 miles avg distance
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  • 8 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Engineer Pass Road Trail Reports

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Feb 13, 2025 @ 8:31am
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Feb 13, 2025 @ 8:30am
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Nov 20, 2023 @ 6:47am
Nov 20, 2023
Snow covered for season.
Nov 20, 2023 @ 6:46am
Nov 20, 2023
Snow covered for season.
Oct 28, 2022 @ 6:54am
Oct 28, 2022
Snow covered until summer 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Engineer Pass Road located?
      Engineer Pass Road is located in Red Cloud Peak Wilderness Study Area, Lake City, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Red Cloud Peak Wilderness Study Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.94868, -107.57621.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Engineer Pass Road?
      Engineer Pass Road has 1,215 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,213 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,879 ft to 12,968 ft.
      ▼ Is Engineer Pass Road a point to point trail?
      Engineer Pass Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Engineer Pass Road?
      Engineer Pass Road is 6.8 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Engineer Pass Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Engineer Pass Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Engineer Pass Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Engineer Pass Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Engineer Pass Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 55 minutes to ride Engineer Pass Road. The trail is 6.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Engineer Pass Road?
      Engineer Pass Road is a very popular trail. There have been 182 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 178 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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