Trek from Telluride to Ouray on Imogene Pass and the Tomboy Ghost Town. In the summertime it's possible to hike, run, bike, or even drive 17 miles over 13,114 ft. Imogene Pass between the two towns, but in the spring this route is still covered in snow - even after a low snow season like this last winter. Ouray, Colorado, a mountain town located between rocky cliffs, valleys, and mountains. The road turns off to the left over Canyon Creek, climbing along the cliffs and looking down over the famous Camp Bird Mine. This one is spectacular during the fall season. Imogene pass (Class 4.5) Imogene Pass is one of the more difficult four-wheel drive roads between Ouray and Telluride to our west. Animas Forks The distance between Ouray County and Telluride is 15 miles. Ouray offers some great alternatives to the high paved passes including the scenic route along County Roads 14 and 23 between Ridgway and Ouray, and the paved bike paths along the … Ophir Pass (Silverton to Telluride) & Imogene Pass (the second highest drivable pass in Colorado from Telluride to Ouray) Both Pass trails are rated Moderate and require 4WD with high clearance & some experience.
What an amazing adventure it was, we hit all the trails and 550 Hwy to connect to other trails/fire roads. The Idarado Mine was a mining operation in the San Juan Mountains of Ouray County, Colorado, producing primarily lead, silver and zinc along with lesser amounts of gold and copper.The mine is within the Sneffels-Red Mountain-Telluride mining district. The remains of the operation are visible from the Million Dollar Highway, north of Red Mountain Pass, between Ouray and Silverton, Colorado. United States - 3 Day hike Ouray, Telluride, Silverton - 3 friends and I are hiking the triangle of Ouray, Telluride and Silverton Colorado this summer, and I have lots and lots of questions. Sitting in the hostel in Telluride, CO The Husband (really he was The Boyfriend at that time) and I were mapping out our route from Telluride to Ouray. Ouray is a pretty mountain town filled with rolling valleys and surrounded by sheer rock faces but its ecosystem is dry, unlike the typical mountain town you picture in Colorado. 16 Responses to Imogene Pass from Ouray to Telluride. Ophir Pass One of our easier, but very popular mountain passes, Ophir takes you to the Telluride side of the San Juan Range. Ouray West of Telluride, CO 145 follows the San Miguel River downstream through another steep valley clad in thick forests of fir and aspen, as far as Placerville, then CO 62 heads east around the north edge of the San Juan range, through temporarily more open lands and meets US 550 just after Ridgway. District 3 & 4. This gruelling race starts at around 7800 ft (2377 m), is 17 miles (27.3 km) in length, and crests on the pass at 13,114 ft (3997 m), a change in elevation of just over a mile. United States - 3 Day hike Ouray, Telluride, Silverton - 3 friends and I are hiking the triangle of Ouray, Telluride and Silverton Colorado this summer, and I have lots and lots of questions. The Norwood - Dolores road is open for the season. Ophir Pass is considered one of the easier four wheel drive roads in the area.
This old road was put in place to access mines on both sides of the pass, some of them near the summit. The old mining roads of Telluride make for a perfect 4x4 playground, with high alpine terrain, slick rock roads, abandoned mining towns, and waterfalls. Drive south of Ouray on Highway 550 for 18.1 miles to the “National Forest Access Ophir Pass” turnoff on your right. From Telluride to the pass is relatively easy. Challenge yourself on Black Bear Pass. Evgeny says: September 19, 2016 at 12:20 pm Thanx for feedback guys. See more ideas about Ouray, Colorado, Mountain pass. Unless you are attending the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and love a crowded festival atmosphere, I would steer clear of Telluride the week of the festival, which this year is June 18-21.. Be sure to read up on Ouray's collection of Mesker store fronts, and stroll along Main Street to see them, along with the museum, the Beaumont Hotel and other buildings.