Planning a weekend adventure? Located northeast of Silverton, Colorado in San Juan and Hinsdale Counties, the Alpine Loop Back Country Byway is a premiere visitor destination. The Alpine Loop draws off-highway-vehicle enthusiasts from across the country who are treated with a network of roads that climb above timberline, accessing unparalleled vistas in alpine environment. There are also fantastic hiking, biking and camping opportunities. Scattered along the Alpine Loop are remnants of our nation’s frontier history, where visitors can learn about the bustling mining towns that once thrived here.

While many roads are accessible by regular, two-wheel drive vehicles, getting into the alpine areas require high-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles. Plan your trip accordingly.

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Video produced by: Amber Iannella, Rocky Mountain District and Jayson Barangan, BLM Colorado