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Silverton – Coal Bank Pass loop from Castle Rock

Silverton – Coal Bank Pass loop from Castle Rock

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(6498)

15,438

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Silverton – Coal Bank Pass loop from Castle Rock

04:32

78.7km

1,860m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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San Juan National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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28.4 km

Molas Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Molas Pass sits a few yards below where the Colorado Trail passes the US 550 highway. Walk south 250 feet to the spur trail to the parking area and find …

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39.3 km

Silverton

Highlight • Settlement

The small town of Silverton is an easy hitch from Molas Pass/Campground if you hike the Continental Divide or Colorado Trail. There is also an alternate route that leads you …

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62.1 km

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.

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78.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.9 km

1.92 km

923 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.3 km

360 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,320 m)

Lowest point (2,660 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

12°C

-2°C

24 %

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