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United States
Colorado
San Juan County

Engineer Mountain Trail – Durango

Hard

2.6

(13)

24

riders

Engineer Mountain Trail – Durango

05:21

52.1km

1,620m

Mountain biking

Do you want a top-class high alpine experience? Then this tour is just right for you. Look forward to a fantastic panorama and a mega downhill. You start at Molas Pass and climb meter by meter towards the striking Engineer Mountain.

The further you drive, the lonelier and more idyllic it becomes. But also all the more strenuous. Don't be surprised if your lungs are full of gas. It goes high, very high. When you reach around 3,700 meters after 16 kilometers, you deserve a break. You may not have covered all the altitude yet, but at least you have reached the highest point of the tour. Here you can rest your legs, enjoy the panorama and bite into your sandwich with pleasure.

The Engineer Mountain Trail then goes briefly uphill and then back downhill with a permanent grin. This top trail promises pure riding fun and adrenaline at its best! Experienced bikers will really enjoy themselves here. After almost 16 kilometers, the trail fun comes to an end and the path spits you out again on Highway 550. From here you can either crank your bike back or choose the energy-saving option and hitchhike back to Molas Pass.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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San Juan National Forest

Waypoints

A

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Parking

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1

15.2 km

Molas Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The views of the San Juan range here are an all time high, and the descent on the backside of Molas pass is incredibly beautiful.

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15.3 km

Engineer Mountain Trail (Uphill Part)

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This uphill section of the Engineer Mountain Trail is not very technical, but due to the elevation and the steepness of the trail you'll breath heavily. But the good thing is: You'll pedal slowly and have plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

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24.8 km

Engineer Mountain Trail (Downhill Section)

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It is a popular trail with great panoramic views. It is located just east of Engineer Mountain, which is easily recognisable by its two cone-like peaks. The climbs are challenging and bring you to beautiful alpine meadows at the base of the peaks.

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52.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

16.8 km

2.57 km

179 m

Surfaces

32.0 km

16.7 km

1.95 km

535 m

521 m

430 m

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Highest point (3,710 m)

Lowest point (2,760 m)

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