July 17, 2016

Engineer Pass, in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, is one of the highest four-wheel drive roads in the United States, at an elevation of 12,800'.  When I worked as a BLM ranger in nearby Lake City during the 1980's, I'd drive up to Engineer about once a month, sometimes to work on the sign (which has been replaced).  

In July 2016, I drove up to the pass, my first visit there since 1988.  The scenery hasn't changed much but it's become a lot more popular, and I was a bit dismayed at how many jeeps and ATVs were on the roads here now.  But it still offers one of the most spectacular views in the Rocky Mountains.

  • To see my 360-degree panorama photo, click on the photo above.
  • To read about my visit here, see News: August 2, 2016. 

 

 

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