Cinnamon Pass

Total Miles24.2
Technical Rating
3Easy
Best TimeSummer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

Enjoy this section of the famous Alpine Loop, which can be combined with Engineer Pass. Take Wager Gulch up to Carson Ghost Town, and follow Cinnamon Pass Road up to American Basin. Take a moment to enjoy the wildflowers this area is known for. Staging is available on the western side across from Eureka Campground. The east side has staging area options.

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Difficulty

Moderate. Most of this trail is easy; however, the western end is steep and rocky in a few places. The side trip up Wager Gulch is more difficult. All roads, when dry, are suitable for any stock 4x4 SUV with moderate ground clearance. The side trip up American Basin is borderline difficult.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

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Dave Williams
Oct 12, 2026
2025 Ford Bronco Badlands Sasquatch
Open
Muddy/WetSnow/Ice
Had trail to ourselves today, snowed on us at the summit, light snow/ patchy ice but still passable .
Jose Hernandez
Oct 10, 2026
Open
NormalMuddy/WetSnow/IceWashboard
Amazing trail. It has two start points. You can start on Lake City or Silverton. I was amazed to see a Subaru, but it’s limited. I recommend a high-clearance vehicle. Four-wheel drive is a must. I also recommend looking at the other trails. The views are amazing, including the gold mines.
Josh Glory
Oct 09, 2026
Open
Normal
No Snow. Nice drive as always.
Kevn Woodbury
Oct 04, 2026
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Open
NormalDustyMuddy/Wet
Gorgeous day
Gerald Cunningham
Sep 19, 2026
2024 Ford Bronco Wildtrak
Open
Normal
Came in from Lake City side. Gorgeous trail! The lake city side has better views.
Stephen Gobrecht
Sep 19, 2026
2022 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Took trail from Lake City to Silverton. Easy and fun trail with great views and very few vehicles for a Saturday afternoon.
Off Grid Doug
Sep 12, 2026
Temporarily Closed
Matt S
Sep 07, 2026
2016 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Normal
Just wanted to add that from the Silverton side, about 10 miles before the trail starts there’s a very rough dirt/rocky road that itself is worse than anything on cinnamon pass, and I thought it was dumb that it’s not marked on onX.
Nicolas Fash
Aug 21, 2026
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser
Open
Muddy/Wet
Alot of traffic on the lake city side. Was raining while we did the pass. Wet but doable.
Abbi Robbins
Aug 19, 2026
2024 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Do the American Basin spur on the Silverton side of the trail! The rest of it was pretty mild, just a more rocky dirt road. Saw a guy doing it in his small truck with lots of scraping on rocks. And a LOT of side-by-sides and motorcycles! But very pretty. Also saw a moose!
Jay
Aug 18, 2026
2024 ford Bronco
Open
DustyNormal
Trail was busy with quite a high number of side by sides. Fun trail with some interesting exposure and great reviews. The wife didn't like it but I did!
Kayla Dawn
Aug 09, 2026
2004 Dodge Ram 2500
Open
Normal
Great conditions, trail wasn’t super busy, easy enough trail and I did fine in a full size dodge ram, no issues
Chris
Jul 19, 2026
2024 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Great trail. Highly recommend. Traveled east to west.
Cole Miller
Jul 18, 2026
Open
NormalMuddy/Wet
Nice trail. Super easy. Really scenic and beautiful. Thumbs up!
Chris Hanshew
Jul 17, 2026
2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Open
Normal
East half is very easy.

Cinnamon Pass Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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