Imogene Pass

Took my Rivian from Ouray to Telluride, only mud was at the top, otherwise good trail conditions

Only saw snow and mud towards the top.

Snowy at the top and had to shovel out some snow drifts. It’s melting fast where the snow is so is still fine to drive. Wouldn’t recommend going before 10am before the snow thaws out.

We broke through the Snow drifts as deep as 12" to 18". Other vehicles followed. The snow was quickly melting in the warm sun

I came from the telluride side and made it 300’ from the ridge before getting stuck in snow. It’s very icy and I had to back down to a switch back to turn around. As ss hole was puckered up good and tight. I’m driving a Jeep JL on 1 tons and 40” tires.y lockers aren’t working at the moment but even if they were I doubt I would have made it up.

Quite greasy with all the snow. But I sent it with my Tacoma with no lockers. I just aired down to 25psi and Floored it.

We rode from Telluride to Ouray mid morning, on mid size adventure bikes. A Triumph Tiger Rally Pro 900 and a BMW GS 850. Being our first time, not sure what the condition would be considered, but it was a fun ride on 500lb+ bikes. Lots of ruts and loose rock, with some small shelves. I’d definitely do it again. There were several jeeps and side by sides, but no other bikes. Although the weather forecast was 0% for moisture, there was a dusting of snow at the top. It was wet going down the Ouray side from the top, but surprisingly good traction although wet.

Not sure how crowded it usually gets, but there were quite a few groups in both directions. Rained last few days, mud made it all sorts of fun on the way up!! Muddy near the sign, but dry further up just below the fort.

Sleet and some snow at the pass made for an eventful first time.

I came in from the Ouray side. It was more difficult than I expected but I made it through in a stock 4x4 Ford Bronco Wildtrak. I am so impressed with this machine.

The construction on the telluride side seems to be complete and the road is open.

Beautiful trail. I did in my 2016 LR4 (with x-lifter software lift installed) but stock would have done it just fine.

Construction in the area, there is a sign posted road closed. Ask gents that were there repairing a house. One of their guys called over to Telluriders an off-road company said they’re not taking their people up there today. Weather is not great in San Juans but the government site has it opened. I would avoid Telluride side. The town (my opinion) seems like it has signs for all things of life. It’s crowded and parking is limited if you want lunch.

We had a fantastic trip up and over Imogene but were met with a closed sign on the Telluride side! I had checked multiple conditions pages before setting out and nothing was mentioned. Also the folks behind us were in a rented Jeep, told the rental place they were doing Imogene and they said nothing but have fun! Anyway, we saw at least a dozen moto’s coming up from Telluride so we continued down. About 100’ from exiting the trail into town they are replacing waterlines. Big holes in the middle of the trail. They were letting some moto’s squeeze by but no way a vehicle can. We left out Bronco right there, walked into town, got lunch, restocked water and drove back over. Fun day but much longer than expected!

Closed at bottom entrance on the Telluride side.