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3 Porch Notes tagged “engineer pass,” from counties across Colorado.

Cars and driving - Ouray County

The Alpine Loop is a scenic byway you mostly drive in four-wheel drive

The Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway links Ouray, Silverton, and Lake City over Engineer and Cinnamon passes, and the high sections need a high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle.

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Cars and driving - San Juan County

The Alpine Loop near Silverton is a backcountry byway, not a casual drive

The Alpine Loop links Silverton to high passes and old mining sites on rough roads that need the right vehicle and are closed by snow much of the year.

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Cars and driving - Hinsdale County

The Alpine Loop crosses two high passes that need a real 4x4

The Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway links Lake City with Silverton and Ouray over Cinnamon and Engineer passes, on rough roads meant for high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles.

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