Devil's Slide Trestles
These decaying bridges 1,000 feet high are a reminder of the skill it took to cross the Colorado Rockies by rail.

šŸ“œ Historic twin train trestles built in 1905 at 11,600 feet elevation.
šŸ” Cling to a mountain side, 1,000 feet above Middle Boulder Creek.

Why Go

ā›°ļø See impressive historic engineering in the Colorado Rockies.
šŸš¶ā€ā™€ļø Hike or mountain bike scenic trails to the site.
šŸ“ø Enjoy stunning views, including the King Lake area of Indian Peaks Wilderness.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Trestles are decaying, unsafe, and closed to crossing.
šŸš— Rollins Pass Road is barely accessible by sedan; higher clearance vehicles are better.
āš” Dangerous storms and lightning can move in quickly above timberline.
ā„ļø Snow crossing is possible even in late summer.

Tips

ā° Go early and get down early to avoid lightning.
šŸš“ The mountain bike ride is at high altitude, making it more challenging.

šŸ…æļø Parking Trailheads from east (16 miles from Rollinsville) or west (10 miles from Winter Park Ski Area) on Rollins Pass Road.

Last updated 28 days ago

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