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Engineer Pass
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Engineer Pass starts only a few miles from the town of Ouray. There is a small parking area at Hwy550.
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The begining of this trail is much more difficult than Cinnamon Pass, though it is not too dificult. There
are a few steep drop-offs as you drive up the canyon.
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Once at higher elevations the trail becomes easier, with a much different type of scenery
than at lower elevations.
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There are a few short side trails at the higher elevations that lead to areas
of great photo opportunities.
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If you are on an ATV plan to spend more than one day exploring all the trails.
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We road 100+ miles in one day on Dirt Bikes. It would have been better to split the trip into two
days so you would have more time to enjoy the area.
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This house with a canyon as its front yard has a welcome mat that explains the house is here to honor a naturalist. What better
way to honor him than to build a house and permently disturb the environment.
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Whitmir Falls is only a short hike from the trail. This are can be reached in a car.
The canyon below this area is a sharp contrast from the higher elevation and is very beautiful.
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To see the next trail on the Alpine Loop click Cinnamon Pass
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Directions: From Ouray drive about 3 miles south on Hwy550 and the parking area will be
well marked.
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