Engine Creek Trail #657

Animas River Drainage

Located within the Columbine Ranger District of San Juan National Forest, the 7.0 mile Engine Creek Trail #657 is rated most difficult and receives light use. Engine Creek Trail begins at an elevation of 12,200' (Junction Colorado Trail) and an ending elevation of 9,600' (Junction with Cascade Creek Trail).

Reaching either end of Engine Creek Trail requires some preliminary hiking.

Two access points are available for Engine Creek Trail

Access #1: Follow US 550 north of Silverton about 2 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service access road #585 to South Mineral Creek. Travel about 2 miles past South Mineral Campground and turn left at the fork in the road. The Rico-Silverton Trail begins at the end of the road. The Engine Creek Trail breaks off to the east about 3 miles up the Rico-Silverton Trail in an alpine saddle.

Access #2: Roughly 30 miles north of Durango on US 550, travel to the hairpin turn just past Cascade Village. Turn west (left) on Cascade Creek. Travel along Cascade Creek Trail for about 4 miles. The Engine Creek Trail sign marks a turn-off to the right.

Archuleta County Colorado

Dolores County Colorado

Hinsdale County Colorado

La Plata County Colorado

Mineral County Colorado

San Juan County Colorado