Engineer Mountain Trailhead

Trip

Hiking – Engineer Mountain Trailhead - Coal Creek

Car shuttle from Coal Bank pass to Coal Creek north of Durango

  • Sun, Jun 28, 2026
  • Western Slope
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,450 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,897 ft

Some of us will be camping in the area. Contact me for details. This may be a leashed-dog-friendly hike. There could be snowdrifts on the trail or early wildflowers.

I am holding a few spots for Durango CMC members and will open them later if not filled.

Some will need to drop a car at the pullout for Coal Creek trailhead first (1.5 miles north), then we'll meet at the Coal Bank pass pullout by the restrooms at TBD.

Route/Place

Engineer Mountain Trailhead


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