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1.3 miles
Distance
57 ft
Climb
-686 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-629 ft
Altitude change
11,495 ft
Altitude min
12,124 ft
Altitude start
11,496 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-52.2%
Grade max
16%
Grade min
1,250 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coal Bank and Molas Pass
    Durango, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36563 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115593 in Trail Running
    • #347327 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Horseback
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Upper section of Engineer Mountain trail that connects Engine Creek to the Colorado trail. Steep benches and tight switchbacks makes this more difficult than the lower parts of engineer.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 31 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
All
  • 46 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Aug 16, 2026 @ 10:44pm (America/Denver)
Aug 16, 2026
Jul 13, 2026 @ 10:53am (America/Denver)
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Jun 12, 2026 @ 10:43pm (America/Denver)
Jun 12, 2026
Short sections of snow on trail. Protect the trail and the alpine tundra- wait another week
Nov 23, 2025 @ 9:27am (America/Denver)
Nov 23, 2025
reporter Snow covered for season.
Oct 5, 2025 @ 6:31pm (America/Denver)
Oct 5, 2025
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        Directions to upper-engineer-mountain-trail trailhead (37.746420, -107.805310)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Engineer Mountain Trail

        Where is Upper Engineer Mountain Trail located?
        Upper Engineer Mountain Trail is located in Coal Bank and Molas Pass, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Coal Bank and Molas Pass trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.74642, -107.80531.
        How hard is Upper Engineer Mountain Trail?
        Upper Engineer Mountain Trail is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper Engineer Mountain Trail?
        Upper Engineer Mountain Trail has 57 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 686 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 11,495 ft to 12,183 ft.
        Is Upper Engineer Mountain Trail a point to point trail?
        Upper Engineer Mountain Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Upper Engineer Mountain Trail?
        Upper Engineer Mountain Trail is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Upper Engineer Mountain Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Engineer Mountain Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Upper Engineer Mountain Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Engineer Mountain Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Upper Engineer Mountain Trail?
        Upper Engineer Mountain Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 115 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 116 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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