Engineer Mountain (12er)
Date: 10/12/2024
Partner: Kristi Henes
Trailhead: Coal Bank Pass - US 550 (Pass Creek Trail)
Distance: 6.4m
Elevation Gain: 2300ft
Duration: 3hr 15min (bike assist to/from treeline)
GPX
A fun two sport day on an iconic moutain that has easy access.
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6.4m - 2300ft - 3hr 15min (bike assist to/from treeline)
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Pass Creek Trail is a fun ride between the parking lot and treeline
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The trail gets steeper as you approach Engineer Mountain
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We stashed and locked our bikes in the bushes and trees
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The trail to Engineer's east ridge
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While this route is rated as class 3... the class 3 scrambling is short lived
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The majority of the route is 2+
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Super cool summit
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A summit with amazing views
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Northern views to the San Miguels
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Northern views to the San Miguels
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Eastern views over the Twilights to the Weminuche
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Heading back down the east ridge
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Stoked to ride back down Pass Creek Trail
