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?

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Is the Alpine Loop in Colorado Open? The road is winding, in some places only wide enough for one vehicle, and in many places bordered by a drop of hundreds of meters (many hundreds of feet) unprotected by guardrails. The trail leaves pavement and people behind, crossing the remote, rugged, spectacular heart of the San Juan Mountains. It's demanding - the two 12,000-foot passes (Cinnamon and Engineer) require a high-clearance 4-wheel-drive vehicle - but the well-prepared motorist reaps unparalleled rewards: pristine mountain views, hiking and biking trails, great camping opportunities, and ample solitude. The place is now literally crawling with ATV’s, dirt bikes, and small 4x4 vehicles coming and going every which way. It’s usually open from late May through October, depending on snow depths and damage from spring run-off. To use information contained on this site is to do so at your own risk.