Motorists can reach the 10,970-foot summit of Molas Pass between Silverton and Durango on Highway 550. Molas Pass is found high in the San Juan National Forest, within the county and mountain range bearing the same name.

Molas Pass, [1] elevation 10,910 feet (3,330 meters), is a high mountain pass in the San Juan Mountains of western Colorado in the United States. The pass is in the San Juan National Forest. It is traversed by the Million Dollar Highway, U.S. Highway 550 south of Silverton, which is part of the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway.

A popular place for high country trail access just north of Durango, Molas Pass is a scenic overlook of surrounding mountains and valleys. The Colorado Trail (High Country) crosses Highway 550 near the top of Molas Pass.

Known as the window into the greater backcountry of Colorado, the Molas Pass Trail System is a mighty series of paths, overlooks, and photo opportunities. A common access point for the state-spanning Colorado Trail, this trail system can be the start of a daylong or monthlong adventure.

Molas Pass is among the highest mountain passes in the San Juan Mountains of western Colorado. Many outdoor guides rank this range as the wildest and most beautiful in North America. You will encounter the pass on US Hiway 550 while driving North toward Silverton or South away from Silverton.

Molas Pass is a high mountain pass in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. The pass is located on the continental divide at an elevation of 10,910 feet above sea level. It is traversed by U.S. Highway 550 between the towns of Silverton and Ouray in Ouray County.

Molas Trail is a section of the Colorado Trail, a through trail from Denver to Durango. Heading east off Molas Pass, Molas Trail descends into the Animas River valley and connects with Elk Creek Trail #503 (located within the Weminuche Wilderness).

Map shows the Molas Pass trailhead near Molas Lake, south of Silverton and the section of the Colorado Trail that hikers can connect to that drops down to cross the Animas River at Elk Park and then heads east up Elk Creek to the "beaver ponds" camp area.

The Molas Pass Overlook at San Juan National Forest near Silverton, Colorado is an easy 0.1-mile out-and-back walk that features panoramic mountain views of the San Juan mountain range, located along the Million Dollar Highway.

2018年8月24日 · The southbound journey culminates at Molas Pass, with the option to visit the town of Silverton nearby. Segment 24 starts at the Stony Pass Trailhead, accessible only by a 4WD vehicle. The trail remains elevated and airy, featuring several small climbs and passing by a few small lakes.