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2.4 miles
Distance
995 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:50:04
Avg time
976 ft
Altitude change
10,682 ft
Altitude min
11,658 ft
Altitude max
10,682 ft
Altitude start
11,660 ft
Altitude end
7.6%
Grade
-17.3%
Grade max
42.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
705 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:50:04
Avg time
Pass Creek Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaCoal Bank and Molas Pass
Durango, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
This trail starts at the top of Coal Bank pass at 10,600 ft. Be prepared to share the trail with hikers, peak baggers, and horses. This trail is very popular because it easily accesses some of the best terrain and trails in the region.
The trail has some technical sections that will make going up or down without getting off your bike difficult. The trail is short and you can get up to treeline in about 45 minutes. From there, the possibilities are endless and high alpine singletrack awaits you.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 4 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 7 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 431 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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(37.699090, -107.779040)
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Nearby Trails
- Deer Creek 3 miles
- Coal Creek 3 miles
- West Lime Creek 4 miles
- Cascade Creek Connect 5 miles
- Engineer Mountain 5 miles
Coal Bank and Molas Pass
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pass Creek
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Where is Pass Creek located?
Pass Creek is located in Coal Bank and Molas Pass, Durango, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Coal Bank and Molas Pass trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.69909, -107.77904.
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How hard is Pass Creek?
Pass Creek is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Pass Creek?
Pass Creek has 995 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,682 ft to 11,658 ft.
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Is Pass Creek a point to point trail?
Pass Creek is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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