Red Mountain Pass – Silverton loop from Ouray

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Red Mountain Pass – Silverton loop from Ouray

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Red Mountain Pass – Silverton loop from Ouray

05:10

71.5km

1,530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Uncompahgre National Forest

San Juan National Forest

Waypoints

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Parking

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6.63 km

Viewpoint

18.6 km

Red Mountain Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Red Mountain Pass is nestled within the San Juan Mountains and reaches an elevation of 11,018 feet. It is surrounded with dramatic landscapes decked with red and yellow hues, showcasing …

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19.2 km

Longfellow Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

Longfellow Mine sits next to a lake near the Black Bear Pass trailhead. The mine is one of many visible from the Million Dollar Highway. The Koehler Tunnel is just across the creek to the south.

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23.3 km

Silvercloud Mine Trailhead — Million Dollar Highway

Highlight • Trail

The trail up to the Silvercloud Mine is an easy hike along an OHV track that takes you up the canyon past a stunning waterfall to the old mine. The …

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36.2 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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