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A rugged climb that takes you deep into the high country east of Silverton. The trail follows old mining routes before breaking into open tundra, where wildflowers and wide horizons define the landscape. From the top, you can spot distant ridgelines and trace the course of rivers far below. The altitude makes every step count, but the quiet beauty of this remote pass makes the effort worthwhile.

The climb out of the American Basin up to American Pass is steep and strenuous. Your reward is a great view over Turkey Thief Lake and the surrounding San Juan Mountains including Handies Peak, one of the 14,000ers.

Red Mountain Pass from the north, starting in Ouray, is an iconic and incredibly scenic road bike climb on US Highway 550, often called the "Million Dollar Highway." Over about 12.8 to 13 miles, you'll gain roughly 3,200 to 3,300 feet at an average gradient around 5%, climbing through the dramatic Uncompahgre Gorge with sheer cliffs and passing waterfalls before the landscape opens up higher among the rugged San Juan Mountains. The scenery is truly breathtaking, with towering peaks, evidence of historic mining, and the striking red-colored mountains near the summit at 11,018 feet.

Cinnamon Pass is part of the iconic Alpine Loop. From here, you will enjoy a stunning view over the San Juan Mountains, especially Handies Peak, one of the Colorado 14ers. There is some old mining equipment in the area and you can most likely see some deer up here.

Cinnamon Pass, located within the San Juan Mountains, stands at an elevation of about 12,640 feet. This high mountain pass offers panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, as well as old mining remnants.

The climb out of the American Basin up to American Pass is steep and strenuous. Your reward is a great view over Turkey Thief Lake and the surrounding San Juan Mountains including Handies Peak, one of the 14,000ers.

This section between Grouse Gulch and Handies Peak is part of the Hardrock 100 Route, a challenging mountain race that leads into some of the most stunning mountain areas in the world. The climb is steep, but gets even more scenic the more elevation you gain. Along this narrow path, you can see relics of the area’s mining past and keep your eyes peeled for interesting rocks.

Coal Bank Pass sits at an elevation of 10,610 feet and serves as a link between the towns of Silverton and Durango. Situated along the renowned Million Dollar Highway, it offers travelers spectacular vistas of rugged peaks and stunning landscapes.