Scotch Creek Pass

Scotch Creek Pass - Dolores / San Juan Counties - Colorado - 10,419 feet
Scotch Creek to north and west. Hermosa Creek and West Cross Creek to east.

West of the Purgatory Ski Area, on FR-550,
also known as the "Old Scotch Creek Toll Road" or the "Pinkerton Trail".
gravel - dual sport

photos by John Meyer, 9/20/2018


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photos by Curtis Kohl, 9/2/2013


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The summit of Scotch Creek Pass is located at 37 38 11N 107 58 17W.
Recognized in "The Passes of Colorado, An Encylopedia of Watershed Divides" by Ed Helmuth & Gloria Helmuth.
Is not included in United States Board on Geographic Names.

Other geographic feature in the area, from United States Board on Geographic Names:
Feature Name ID Class County State Latitude Longitude Ele(ft) Map BGN Date Entry Date
Scotch Creek 176839 Stream Dolores CO 373913N 1080242W 8527 Rico - 13-OCT-1978
Scotch Creek Trail 187725 Trail Dolores CO 373854N 1075851W 9974 Hermosa Peak - 13-OCT-1978

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