Hurricane Pass

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4.7/5 (49 reviews)
Silverton, Colorado (SanJuan County)
Last Updated: 08/18/2023

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Highlights

Hurricane Pass is unique in the San Juan Mountains in that almost the entire length of the trail is situated above timberline. This offers travelers the opportunity to observe high alpine wildlife such as Marmots in relatively close proximity. In addition, gorgeous wildflowers abound in late July contrasting the jagged, rocky peaks that seem to extend forever in all directions.

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Trail Reviews

4.7/5 (49)
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 09/21/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

This is an easy trail with great views. Running this trail from Silverton can be the start of a great loop for almost any stock vehicle in conjunction with California Pass to Animas Forks, then CR 2 back to Silverton.
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 08/26/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Fairly easy road, will need 4L. This was a nice middle ground between Ophir and Imogene.
Trail Review: Hurricane Pass - Cole Phares
Trail Review: Hurricane Pass - Cole Phares
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Rated 3/5
Visited: 08/22/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Fun little connector trail. We ran Engineer Pass, Poughkeepsie gulch, Hurricane Pass to Corkscrew. There are some nice views. Easily done in a stock 4x4.
Trail Review: Hurricane Pass - Bill Mehas
Trail Review: Hurricane Pass - Bill Mehas
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 08/17/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Ran top down from California Gulch. Very challenging as it was all down hill and very steep with some interesting spots where line choice was important. Great way to end a day!
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 08/16/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

This was my first time on this trail and I loved this one. The scenery is top notch and the trail itself had super interesting geology along the way. I'd recommend this trail to anyone. There is one 3 rated obstacle along the trail that you wont be able to clear without a little bit of clearance.

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