Engineer Pass is also part of the Alpine Loop and has awesome scenery as well as some significant mining history. This mapped trail begins near the city of Ouray and goes almost 30 miles to Lake City, CO. It can be done in either direction. There are multiple mine ruins along the way that are worth stopping for. The trail is pretty mild with a few rocky sections and boulders. Stock SUVs will be ok. There is a lot of ATV/UTV traffic so take caution of other riders.

Gray Copper Gulch explores mines, mine structures and mining equipment on a little known side road. The trail is pretty easy till the very end so you can turn around when things get too difficult. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery and there are places to camp on side roads.

This off-road trail can be done from either trailhead and has some steep climbs with large loose boulders. Most of the trail is wide but a few sections are narrow and can be tricky to pass. There is a little bit of mining history and awesome views of Lake Como. It is known for one major obstacle named “The Wall”.

Yankee Boy Basin has some amazing scenery with majestic peaks, fields of wildflowers, and thick forests. This area also held some of the richest mining history in the state. Most of the road is smooth with no major obstacles. There are two active miles and the traffic can be busy. It is suitable for stock SUVs.

Governor Basin is located off Yankee Boy Basin and has continued stunning scenery. It travels through evergreen forests and ends above timberline at a well-preserved mine. It is pretty short and climbs a narrow shelf road. There are just a few places for vehicles to pass so drive cautiously. Stock SUVs with high clearance is ok.