Fields of wildflowers and mountain vistas at Alta Lakes make this a very popular camping area. There are designated camp sites, so please follow restrictions. You can take unlicensed vehicles on Ophir Pass Road, but… Learn more about Ophir Pass, Alta Lakes
Total Miles
15.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Imogene Pass
This is an absolutely phenomenal experience. You will go through one of the most active mines in the state, Tomboy Townsite, at Savage Basin. There is a lot of debris in the area and it… Learn more about Imogene Pass
Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
6
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Black Bear Pass
Historic mines and breathtaking waterfalls, including Bridal Veil Falls are just a few of the sights along this mountain trail. You can turn around before you reach the one-way, downhill switchbacks. If you're in an… Learn more about Black Bear Pass
Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Governor Basin
You'll love this amazing high-elevation drive. The route runs past the historic and enormous Virginius Mine as well as Mountain Top Mine. You'll need to remain on the trail to view them, as they are… Learn more about Governor Basin
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
5
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Wrights Lake Trail
This is a short fun trail connected to the end of Yankee Boy Basin Trail. If you've come to the end of Yankee Boy, you owe it to yourself to do this trail as well.… Learn more about Wrights Lake Trail
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Yankee Boy Basin
You'll be treated to breathtaking views and unique history on this popular nature trail. Points of interest include the Drinking Cup, Twin Falls, Atlas Mill, Camp Bird Mine, and the rock overhang. There are designated… Learn more about Yankee Boy Basin
Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
4
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Sidney Basin
Short trail off of Governors Basin trail in Ouray. It leads to some open meadows, some nice views and an old abandoned mine. Be aware there is another trail to the east on the map… Learn more about Sidney Basin
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Silver Basin Trail
This road connects to Yankee Boy Basin Road at the same place as Imogene Pass. Take a right to go to Silver Basin. There are two beautiful emerald green lakes. The road after the first… Learn more about Silver Basin Trail
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
5
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
East Dallas Trail
Easy wide dirt trail mostly through private property with access to National Forest land and dispersed camping at the end. The first third of the trail is a smooth dirt road that can get muddy… Learn more about East Dallas Trail
Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Chicago Tunnel Trail
This steep, loose, rutted, and often off-camber trail with tight switchbacks that climbs up to the Chicago Tunnel Mine--is not recommended for novice or inexperienced drivers. This out-and-back trail has one turnaround at the top.… Learn more about Chicago Tunnel Trail
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Porphyry Gulch
After completing this short trail, you will arrive at a beautiful spot with mountain lakes and waterfalls. If you're in an unlicensed vehicle, you may have trouble finding room to stage at the trailhead. Some… Learn more about Porphyry Gulch
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Silver Cloud Mine
Silver Cloud Mine is a very short in-and-out Jeep trail off Highway 550, south of the climb to Red Mountain Pass. The trail is easy to a wide spot at an old mine high on… Learn more about Silver Cloud Mine
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Old mine roads off of Imogene Pass Rd
These are some old mine roads you can take off the Imogene Pass and will loop back, whether going up or down Imogene Pass Road. There is a closed mine tunnel with rails, old housing… Learn more about Old mine roads off of Imogene Pass Rd
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
5
Difficult
Best Time
Su / Fa
Camp Bird Mining Rd - Cr 361
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Middle Fork Mineral Creek
This short offshoot from Ophir Pass leads to a very small campsite next to a river. There are two rock fire rings in the area. If you cross the river, the trail splits left or… Learn more about Middle Fork Mineral Creek
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Chattanooga Trail
This road will lead to the trailhead for the Columbine Lake hike. Vehicles are often parked on the shoulder, so use caution. The beginning of the Northern part of the trail will have you crossing… Learn more about Chattanooga Trail
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Red Mountain Pass
Red Mountain Pass is an easy Jeep trail that features old mining structures and great alpine scenery. You'll connect with Highway 550 near the middle of the trail, so it can be divided into two… Learn more about Red Mountain Pass
Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su
South Mineral Road
This is an easy trail outside Silverton, CO. This trail takes you through Copper Gulch on the North end and ascends as you go south into the Rolling Mountain Valley. The trail is a dirt… Learn more about South Mineral Road
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
East Fork Trail
East Fork Trail is a really rocky and rooty single track that starts right off of Lizard Head Pass near Telluride, Colorado. There is a staging area fit for a couple of trailers, with tons… Learn more about East Fork Trail
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Prospect Gulch
Prospect Gulch is by far the best of the four gulches in the valley. It has 3 spurs and each is unique. There is a building on the right side of the main road going… Learn more about Prospect Gulch
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su
Georgia Gulch
Georgia Gulch is much more open than the first two gulches in the valley and the views are nicer. Take time to explore and you can spend the biggest part of a day. Many people… Learn more about Georgia Gulch
Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Corkscrew Gulch, Hurricane Pass
Wind between two peaks of the Red Mountains and enjoy some really beautiful country. Logging trucks are common on the lower portion of the trail. Parking and camping are available at the bottom of the… Learn more about Corkscrew Gulch, Hurricane Pass
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Brown Mountain
Brown Mountain is a short, but fun, Jeep trail that can be done in a couple of hours. The easy trip up through the trees ends in the alpine at 12,000'. There are a few… Learn more about Brown Mountain
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Porcupine Gulch
Porcupine Gulch ends at an old mine with both an upper and lower level. The lower has more room to turn around. Take time to explore and you can spend the biggest part of a… Learn more about Porcupine Gulch
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
County Road 110
County Road 110 is a graded gravel road open most of the year with snow plowing in winter months. It starts in Silverton and heads north ending at the site of the Sunnyside Mine ruins… Learn more about County Road 110
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
South Divide
This is a series of well-graded or slightly bumpy roads that will take you from Ridgway to Olathe over the Uncompaghre Plateau. The south part has vast views of open ranchland, the center is in… Learn more about South Divide
Total Miles
80.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Gray Copper Gulch
This is a short trail off of Hurricane Pass/Corkscrew Gulch trails. It offers two delightful places to dry camp right in the middle of all the trails Ouray/Silverton has to offer. The first spot comes… Learn more about Gray Copper Gulch
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Bolam Pass
Just in-between Rico & Ames off of Colorado's Highway 145 scenic San Juan Skyway lies Forest Service Road 578 which leads you up to Bolam Pass with breathtaking views of Sheep Mountain, San Miguel Peak… Learn more about West Bolam Pass
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Hancock Gulch
Hancock Gulch is the southernmost gulch and is the closest to Silverton. This is mostly a trail through the forest, but breaks out into the open at the end, offering good views of the alpine… Learn more about Hancock Gulch
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
County Road 10 to Hurricane Pass
County Road 10 is a short narrow trail from the end of City Road 110 and the Sunnyside Mine ruins to Hurricane Pass/Corkscrew Gulch. It is an alternate way to get to the Alpine Loop… Learn more about County Road 10 to Hurricane Pass
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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