California Pass (Silverton, Colorado)
California Pass is one of the many high passes in the San Juan Mountains that offers excellent views. The trail is not very difficult unless you have a fear of heights. Most stock 4×4 vehicles should be able to handle this trail without any issues. This pass tops out at an elevation of 12,930 feet.
This trail can have snow late into the summer which can cause the trail to be a bit muddy as it melts. Near the pass there are a few tight switchbacks and shelf roads that must be navigated. After travelling over the pass, you are greeted with an excellent view of Lake Como.
Don’t forget to check out Animas Forks ghost town before you head up California Gulch. After finishing this trail, you can continue on a number of trails including Corkscrew Pass and Poughkeepsie Gulch.
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California Pass KML Track
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