Cumbres Pass
| Cumbres Pass | |
|---|---|
Cumbres Pass on October 24, 2012 | |
| Elevation | 10,022 ft (3,055 m) |
| Traversed by | SH 17, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad |
| Location | Conejos County, Colorado, U.S. |
| Range | San Juan Mountains |
| Coordinates | 37°01′14″N 106°27′00″W / 37.02056°N 106.45000°W |
| Topo map | USGS Cumbres |
Cumbres Pass, elevation 10,022 ft (3,055 m), is a mountain pass in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado, United States. The pass is traversed by State Highway 17 and the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad. The highway has a moderate 5.8% approach on the north side and a gentler, 4% approach on the south side. It is rarely closed in winter and does not normally cause problems for vehicles, since the road is not a major through highway.