Colorado Trail System (High Country)
Molas Pass
A well-used place for high country trail access just north of Durango, Molas Pass is a scenic overlook of surrounding mountains and valleys.
The Colorado Trail (High Country) crosses Highway 550 near the top of Molas Pass.
- Length
- Part of the
- Difficulty
- Region
- From Durango
- 41 Miles
Getting there
Molas Pass Overlook and Parking Area. Begin at Main Avenue and 9th Street, then go west on 9th Street, toward Camino Del Rio (Highway 550). Turn right (north) onto Highway 550 and go on for 47.5 miles over Molas and Coal Bank Passes towards Silverton, Colorado. From Silverton, turn left at the intersection before town to stay on Highway 550 north. In 2 miles turn left onto CR 7/FS Road 585 near Mineral Creek and go on for 7 miles to the trailhead and parking spot.