Follow @MoLeisureXventures & @asfirltd on a Cinematic Overlanding trip on the Alpine Loop, Colorado.
They camp at Alta lakes, visit Ophir Pass, Animas Forks, Cinnamon Pass, Imogene Pass, Cascade Falls, and Hike the Ouray Perimeter Trail.
Alpine Loop is the name of a spectacular drive located in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, USA. The road climbs up two 12,000foot passes (Engineer Pass and Cinnamon Pass) and is recommended for high clearance four wheel drive with short wheel base.
The Alpine Loop National Backcountry Scenic Byway is 101km (63 miles) long winding through the alpine terrain of the San Juan Mountains. It runs between the towns of Lake City, Ouray and Silverton. The roads were originally paths used by Native Americans and in the 19thcentury, these trails were widened and used by miners, who carted their ore off to Silverton, Ouray, and Lake City in muledrawn wagons. Rental services for offhighway vehicles are being offered by surrounding towns.
Set high in the San Juan Mountains, the road opens about late May/early June and closes in late October, depending on snow depths and damage from spring runoff. It can be muddy at other times.
The drive is not easy. It has narrow parts, hairpin bends, rocks, and dangerous drop offs. Uphill traffic has rightofway. Recommended if you are not afraid of heights. Stay on your side of the road on blind curves. Honk to warn oncoming traffic. The trail leaves pavement and people behind, crossing the remote, rugged, spectacular heart of the San Juan Mountains. It's demanding the two 12,000foot passes (Cinnamon and Engineer) require a highclearance 4wheeldrive vehicle but the wellprepared motorist reaps unparalleled rewards: pristine mountain views, hiking and biking trails, great camping opportunities, and ample solitude. The place is now literally crawling with ATV’s, dirt bikes, and small 4x4 vehicles coming and going every which way. Remember to bring a full tank of gas and extra food/water.
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