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About Cinnamon Pass

Cinnamon Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.853m above the sea level, located in San Juan County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. It is a 19.2 mile 4WD route between Silverton and Lake City Colorado and is part of the well known Alpine Loop. This is one of Colorado's most scenic offroad drives and this long climb on narrowing shelf road is primarily used for off road driving and it’s accessible from May until October.

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American Basin

American Basin

3.31km from Cinnamon Pass

American Basin is a high alpine basin located in Hinsdale County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. This place is well known for its incredible display of alpine wildflowers which are usually at their peak from mid-July to early August. It is a high alpine basin surrounded by high cliffs on the west and mountain peaks on the east and south, reaching from over thirteen thousand feet to over fourteen thousand feet.

Handies Peak

Handies Peak

3.73km from Cinnamon Pass

A high prominent mountain of the San Juan Mountains range in the Rocky Mountains of North America, which is popular for trekking and its breath taking views. There are so many other adventure activities possible here and also you can spend some beautiful time in this cool climate and beautiful nature.

Jones Mountain

Jones Mountain

4.29km from Cinnamon Pass

Jones Mountain is a beautiful and popular hiking destination in San Juan County. The mountain is home to a variety of plant and animal life, as well as stunning views of the surrounding area. Jones Mountain is also a popular spot for picnicking, camping, and bouldering. Whether you're looking for a challenging hike or a leisurely stroll, Jones Mountain has something to offer everyone. So next time you're in San Juan County, be sure to add Jones Mountain to your list of places to explore.

American Peak

American Peak

4.39km from Cinnamon Pass

American Peak is the 102nd highest summit in Colorado. It is an archetypal San Juan summit in the Lake City region. American Peak ranks as the 102nd-highest peak in Colorado. Due to its altitude, it receives precipitation all year, as snow in winter, and as thunderstorms in summer, with a dry period in late spring. Quiet risky trekking destination and also it offers nice views of this area.

Engineer Pass

Engineer Pass

6.18km from Cinnamon Pass

Engineer Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.901m above the sea level, in the U.S. state of Colorado.Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 59 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, and off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Darley Mountain

Darley Mountain

7km from Cinnamon Pass

Darley Mountain is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3.997m above the sea level, located in Ouray County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.It is part of the San Juan Mountains which are a subset of the Rocky Mountains, and is west of the Continental Divide. A good trekking destination and also there are so many things to see and do.

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Hinsdale County

Hinsdale County

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Hinsdale County is one of the 64 counties of the U.S. state of Colorado. Hinsdale County is covered by mountains, including five 14,000 and over 20 13,000 ft. peaks, and contains one of the most roadless areas in the country.

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