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
Cty Rd 14. - Dexter Creek Rd
Dexter Creek Road leads you to national forest land with a few dispersed camping sites starting about one mile in. The road starts out a graded, gravel road which very quickly gets to a steep… Learn more about Cty Rd 14. - Dexter Creek Rd
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Culver Creek - County Road 14A
Culver Creek, County Road 14A, branches off Dexter Creek, County Road 14. The first part of the road is graded gravel to a parking area where you can park and hike. From there, the road… Learn more about Culver Creek - County Road 14A
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mineral Creek
Mineral Creek is a popular but challenging road that delivers a fun climb up a thin canyon to Poughkeepsie Gulch and Mineral Point. Look for hidden waterfalls at the entrance to Poughkeepsie. There is not… Learn more about Mineral Creek
Total Miles
6.7
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
Poughkeepsie Gulch
Poughkeepsie Gulch is just about the only challenging Jeep trail in the San Juans. The reason for the 7-rating is the one major obstacle, called "The Wall." When most people talk about this trail, they… Learn more about Poughkeepsie Gulch
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
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
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
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
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
Cow Creek
County Road 12 turns into the rutted dirt trail of Cow Creek. It is a narrow trail with few places for passing vehicles. There is a stretch of shelf road as it ascends and parallels… Learn more about Cow Creek
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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
Alaska Basin
Alaska Basin is an easy Jeep trail that leaves the Animas Loop just west of Hurricane Pass and drops down into a beautiful basin. The first half of the trail is smooth and well maintained,… Learn more about Alaska Basin
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
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
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
Engineer Pass
This trail is one portion of the Alpine Loop. There is something for all levels and a lot of unique historical sights to see. When you reach the east side, you'll follow Henson Creek. This… Learn more about Engineer Pass
Total Miles
19.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Mineral Point
Mineral Point has a series of Jeep trails through the tundra at almost 12,000', one small lake that is a good spot for lunch, and the remains of the San Juan Chief Mill. Mineral Point… Learn more about Mineral Point
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
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
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
Mineral Point
This in-and-out trail is a short, 3.5-mile round-trip trail with views and history. You will see a sign indicating the road is a dead end. At the very end of the trail are some ruins… Learn more about Mineral Point
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
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
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
California Gulch
This trail starts at the Animus Forks Ghost Town, and the start of the famous Alpine Loops. This is a remote and beautiful drive that passes by many old mining buildings. Make time to stop… Learn more about California Gulch
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
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
County Road 2 Connector - Silverton to Animas Forks and Engineer Pass
Three Basins Trail will take you into 3 interesting basins a short distance north of Silverton. These basins are easily accessible but not as well known as many of the larger ones; Ross Basin, Minnehaha… Learn more about Three Basins
Total Miles
10.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Hurricane Peak
A beautiful Jeep trail leading to the flank of Hurricane Peak at 13,200'. We believe the views from the end of this trail are the best in the San Juans. This road is a strong… Learn more about Hurricane Peak
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Picayune & Placer Gulches
This trail features a lot of old mining ruins and great mountain scenery. Treasure Mountain Gold Mining Company and the Sound Democrat Mill are especially unique and well-preserved. There are some fun side roads along… Learn more about Picayune & Placer Gulches
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
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
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
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