CO · Silverton
Ophir Pass
ModerateNational Forest
Ophir Pass
Silverton, CO
Length
10 mi
Run time
2 h
Max elev.
11,789 ft
A shorter San Juan crossing between US-550 and the town of Ophir at 11,789 ft. The west side is a narrow shelf cut across a talus field with limited pullouts — uphill traffic has right of way. Otherwise one of the milder passes in the range.
Route map
Open in Google MapsRecommended rig
Stock 4WD with high clearance
Typically open
June · July · August · September · October
Waypoints
Ophir Pass Summit
37.8508, -107.7795
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