Title: Alpine Loop is truly a backcountry experience
Headings: Alpine Loop is truly a backcountry experience
Alpine Loop is truly a backcountry experience
How long does it take to drive the Alpine Loop in Colorado?
Is the Alpine Loop in Colorado Open?

Content: The speed limit is 15 mph. Depending on winter snows, the Loop opens about late May/early June and closes in late October. The Alpine Loop is a combination of two great 4x4 roads, Engineer Pass and Cinnamon Pass. These trails are roughly centered in the spectacular San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado between Lake City, Silverton and Ouray. The Alpine Loop National Backcountry Scenic Byway winds through the alpine terrain of the San Juan Mountains. Rental services for off-highway vehicles are being offered by surrounding towns. Along the way you can fill your camera with unbelievable shots of soaring mountain peaks and seven ghost towns. Recommended if you are not afraid of heights. Stay on your side of the road on blind curves. Honk to warn on-coming traffic.