Hiking · Silverton, CO
Corkscrew Pass
Before you go
Live · nearest station Telluride, 8 miStorms are likely above treeline tonight. Start early and be off the ridge by midday.
Thunderstorms
Feels like 50°
Trailhead temp
38° est. at 12,227 ft
Storm chance
50% tonight
Wind
5 mph ENE
UV index
0 low
Sun window
6:59 am to 7:05 pm
Distance
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Elevation gain
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High point
12,227ft
Season
Jan - Dec
About
Corkscrew Pass is a moderate 12,227-foot hiking and driving route near Silverton in the San Juan Mountains. The trail connects the Million Dollar Highway to County Road 10, covering approximately five miles with significant elevation gain. The route is notable for its red iron-oxide mountains, views of Lake Como, and historic mining infrastructure. The road is unpaved and steep, featuring sharp switchbacks that require a four-wheel-drive vehicle with high clearance. While accessible year-round in theory, the pass is typically impassable by snow from November through June. The hike takes about two hours and offers views of abandoned mines, marmots, and late-season wildflowers. Parking is available at the trailhead, and pets are permitted.
Trail profile
Gain
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Avg grade
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Steepest
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High point
12,227 ft
Good to know
Parking at the trailhead
Dogs allowed on leash
Waypoints
No waypoints mapped for this trail yet.
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