Alpine Loop
Driving Directions

Driving the Byway

The Alpine Loop follows back country roads through the Alpine Triangle BLM recreation area. The byway has endpoints near Ouray and Silverton, but can also be accessed through Lake City to the east.

From the north, the byway begins just south of Ouray. Follow the byway east through Engineer Pass or south toward Silverton along the Animas River. From Lake City, follow the byway either west toward Engineer Pass or south and then west as the byway follows the Gunnison River toward Cinnamon Pass. Continue on from the pass to complete the loop and head either north to Ouray or south to Silverton.