Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
05-07-2004, 03:56 PM
#22
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Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
Muuurgh:
What they said. I live in Denver, so I usually am more biased towards
trails I can get to and home from in a single day if possible.
You didn't mention what kind of trails you like (easy, hard, scenic,
etc.) and what your main focus is when doing the trails. I like hard
trails, so my favorites are things such as Holy Cross and Chinaman's
Gulch, both about 2-3 hours West of Denver.
There are also beautiful areas with trails ranging from easy to
difficult out at Crested Butte, and of course, the Ouray area is
supposed to be awesome (haven't been there yet).
Go check out www.traildamage.com. I'm a member of that group here, and
over the last couple years the trails page has gotten quite extensive.
Directions and trail descriptions, along with photos and links to
trail reports from actual runs, are all available there. (I'm on the
members page, btw, if you want to see my Jeep, under the name "Bob".)
ks:
Our traildamage group is planning a trip later this summer to Ouray.
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out
what's available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any
campsites? Are there free ones? Ones that require fees? How much?
Figured I'd ask you all this since you implied you go there and go
camping on more than a rare occasion. First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob
"ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
>
> San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I might be
> a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> mentioned, you wont be sorry.
>
> "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where is
> there
> > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Muuurgh
> >
> > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > Happy trails.
> > Gary
What they said. I live in Denver, so I usually am more biased towards
trails I can get to and home from in a single day if possible.
You didn't mention what kind of trails you like (easy, hard, scenic,
etc.) and what your main focus is when doing the trails. I like hard
trails, so my favorites are things such as Holy Cross and Chinaman's
Gulch, both about 2-3 hours West of Denver.
There are also beautiful areas with trails ranging from easy to
difficult out at Crested Butte, and of course, the Ouray area is
supposed to be awesome (haven't been there yet).
Go check out www.traildamage.com. I'm a member of that group here, and
over the last couple years the trails page has gotten quite extensive.
Directions and trail descriptions, along with photos and links to
trail reports from actual runs, are all available there. (I'm on the
members page, btw, if you want to see my Jeep, under the name "Bob".)
ks:
Our traildamage group is planning a trip later this summer to Ouray.
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out
what's available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any
campsites? Are there free ones? Ones that require fees? How much?
Figured I'd ask you all this since you implied you go there and go
camping on more than a rare occasion. First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob
"ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
>
> San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I might be
> a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> mentioned, you wont be sorry.
>
> "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where is
> there
> > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Muuurgh
> >
> > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > Happy trails.
> > Gary
05-07-2004, 03:56 PM
#23
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Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
Muuurgh:
What they said. I live in Denver, so I usually am more biased towards
trails I can get to and home from in a single day if possible.
You didn't mention what kind of trails you like (easy, hard, scenic,
etc.) and what your main focus is when doing the trails. I like hard
trails, so my favorites are things such as Holy Cross and Chinaman's
Gulch, both about 2-3 hours West of Denver.
There are also beautiful areas with trails ranging from easy to
difficult out at Crested Butte, and of course, the Ouray area is
supposed to be awesome (haven't been there yet).
Go check out www.traildamage.com. I'm a member of that group here, and
over the last couple years the trails page has gotten quite extensive.
Directions and trail descriptions, along with photos and links to
trail reports from actual runs, are all available there. (I'm on the
members page, btw, if you want to see my Jeep, under the name "Bob".)
ks:
Our traildamage group is planning a trip later this summer to Ouray.
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out
what's available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any
campsites? Are there free ones? Ones that require fees? How much?
Figured I'd ask you all this since you implied you go there and go
camping on more than a rare occasion. First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob
"ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
>
> San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I might be
> a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> mentioned, you wont be sorry.
>
> "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where is
> there
> > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Muuurgh
> >
> > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > Happy trails.
> > Gary
What they said. I live in Denver, so I usually am more biased towards
trails I can get to and home from in a single day if possible.
You didn't mention what kind of trails you like (easy, hard, scenic,
etc.) and what your main focus is when doing the trails. I like hard
trails, so my favorites are things such as Holy Cross and Chinaman's
Gulch, both about 2-3 hours West of Denver.
There are also beautiful areas with trails ranging from easy to
difficult out at Crested Butte, and of course, the Ouray area is
supposed to be awesome (haven't been there yet).
Go check out www.traildamage.com. I'm a member of that group here, and
over the last couple years the trails page has gotten quite extensive.
Directions and trail descriptions, along with photos and links to
trail reports from actual runs, are all available there. (I'm on the
members page, btw, if you want to see my Jeep, under the name "Bob".)
ks:
Our traildamage group is planning a trip later this summer to Ouray.
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out
what's available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any
campsites? Are there free ones? Ones that require fees? How much?
Figured I'd ask you all this since you implied you go there and go
camping on more than a rare occasion. First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob
"ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
>
> San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I might be
> a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> mentioned, you wont be sorry.
>
> "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where is
> there
> > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Muuurgh
> >
> > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > Happy trails.
> > Gary
05-07-2004, 03:56 PM
#24
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Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
Muuurgh:
What they said. I live in Denver, so I usually am more biased towards
trails I can get to and home from in a single day if possible.
You didn't mention what kind of trails you like (easy, hard, scenic,
etc.) and what your main focus is when doing the trails. I like hard
trails, so my favorites are things such as Holy Cross and Chinaman's
Gulch, both about 2-3 hours West of Denver.
There are also beautiful areas with trails ranging from easy to
difficult out at Crested Butte, and of course, the Ouray area is
supposed to be awesome (haven't been there yet).
Go check out www.traildamage.com. I'm a member of that group here, and
over the last couple years the trails page has gotten quite extensive.
Directions and trail descriptions, along with photos and links to
trail reports from actual runs, are all available there. (I'm on the
members page, btw, if you want to see my Jeep, under the name "Bob".)
ks:
Our traildamage group is planning a trip later this summer to Ouray.
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out
what's available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any
campsites? Are there free ones? Ones that require fees? How much?
Figured I'd ask you all this since you implied you go there and go
camping on more than a rare occasion. First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob
"ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
>
> San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I might be
> a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> mentioned, you wont be sorry.
>
> "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where is
> there
> > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Muuurgh
> >
> > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > Happy trails.
> > Gary
What they said. I live in Denver, so I usually am more biased towards
trails I can get to and home from in a single day if possible.
You didn't mention what kind of trails you like (easy, hard, scenic,
etc.) and what your main focus is when doing the trails. I like hard
trails, so my favorites are things such as Holy Cross and Chinaman's
Gulch, both about 2-3 hours West of Denver.
There are also beautiful areas with trails ranging from easy to
difficult out at Crested Butte, and of course, the Ouray area is
supposed to be awesome (haven't been there yet).
Go check out www.traildamage.com. I'm a member of that group here, and
over the last couple years the trails page has gotten quite extensive.
Directions and trail descriptions, along with photos and links to
trail reports from actual runs, are all available there. (I'm on the
members page, btw, if you want to see my Jeep, under the name "Bob".)
ks:
Our traildamage group is planning a trip later this summer to Ouray.
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out
what's available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any
campsites? Are there free ones? Ones that require fees? How much?
Figured I'd ask you all this since you implied you go there and go
camping on more than a rare occasion. First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob
"ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
>
> San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I might be
> a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> mentioned, you wont be sorry.
>
> "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where is
> there
> > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Muuurgh
> >
> > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > Happy trails.
> > Gary
05-07-2004, 03:56 PM
#25
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Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
Muuurgh:
What they said. I live in Denver, so I usually am more biased towards
trails I can get to and home from in a single day if possible.
You didn't mention what kind of trails you like (easy, hard, scenic,
etc.) and what your main focus is when doing the trails. I like hard
trails, so my favorites are things such as Holy Cross and Chinaman's
Gulch, both about 2-3 hours West of Denver.
There are also beautiful areas with trails ranging from easy to
difficult out at Crested Butte, and of course, the Ouray area is
supposed to be awesome (haven't been there yet).
Go check out www.traildamage.com. I'm a member of that group here, and
over the last couple years the trails page has gotten quite extensive.
Directions and trail descriptions, along with photos and links to
trail reports from actual runs, are all available there. (I'm on the
members page, btw, if you want to see my Jeep, under the name "Bob".)
ks:
Our traildamage group is planning a trip later this summer to Ouray.
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out
what's available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any
campsites? Are there free ones? Ones that require fees? How much?
Figured I'd ask you all this since you implied you go there and go
camping on more than a rare occasion. First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob
"ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
>
> San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I might be
> a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> mentioned, you wont be sorry.
>
> "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where is
> there
> > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Muuurgh
> >
> > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > Happy trails.
> > Gary
What they said. I live in Denver, so I usually am more biased towards
trails I can get to and home from in a single day if possible.
You didn't mention what kind of trails you like (easy, hard, scenic,
etc.) and what your main focus is when doing the trails. I like hard
trails, so my favorites are things such as Holy Cross and Chinaman's
Gulch, both about 2-3 hours West of Denver.
There are also beautiful areas with trails ranging from easy to
difficult out at Crested Butte, and of course, the Ouray area is
supposed to be awesome (haven't been there yet).
Go check out www.traildamage.com. I'm a member of that group here, and
over the last couple years the trails page has gotten quite extensive.
Directions and trail descriptions, along with photos and links to
trail reports from actual runs, are all available there. (I'm on the
members page, btw, if you want to see my Jeep, under the name "Bob".)
ks:
Our traildamage group is planning a trip later this summer to Ouray.
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out
what's available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any
campsites? Are there free ones? Ones that require fees? How much?
Figured I'd ask you all this since you implied you go there and go
camping on more than a rare occasion. First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob
"ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
>
> San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I might be
> a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> mentioned, you wont be sorry.
>
> "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where is
> there
> > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Muuurgh
> >
> > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > Happy trails.
> > Gary
05-07-2004, 07:50 PM
#26
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Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
> ks: Our traildamage group is planning a trip later this summer to Ouray.
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out what's
available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any campsites? Are there
free ones? Ones that require fees? How much? Figured I'd ask you all this
since you implied you go there and go camping on more than a rare occasion.
First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob>
Be advised the trails in the Ouray/Silverton area are snowbound until around
6/1-15. It will pay to call ahead, but by mid-June if the snow hasn't melted
the counties will have cleared most of them. An exception is Black Bear
Pass, which is usually left to clear on its own, which may be early July or
later. The County will often only clear to the Pass.
As for camping, there are so many spots. Youcan camp at the Ampitheater CG
in Ouray, but it fills up rapidly and may require reservations. You can alos
boogie on up the road top Yankee Boy Basin and camp along the creeks. Again,
thos will fill up, but if you take the road to Imogene Pass there's any
number of places you can just plunk it right down. You can't camp in Yankee
Boy at all.
Another idea isd to head to Silvertoin and take the Mineral Creek road out
to Mineral Creek CG. Ter are many places to camp along the creek, and I have
taken the Clear Lake road up to the lake and camped up there. Very cool high
alpine setting, fabulous little alpine lake. Get there early and grap a
spot, the locals know thisa place and will get there first.
Further down Hwy 550 there are CGs at Little Molas Lake, Molas Lake and at
Andrews Lake. This stuff is easy to access from 550, so don't be surprised
to see everything taken in mid-summer.
My favorite is to get up to Animas Forks and head off on one of the mine
roads, just grap a scenic spot and make it your own campground. Expect (no,
after the last few years of drought, help us locals and PRAY FOR) rain every
afternoon, and very cool temps at night.
> "ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> > Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
> >
> > San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I
might be
> > a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> > great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> > mentioned, you wont be sorry.
> >
> > "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> > news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where
is
> > there
> > > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Muuurgh
> > >
> > > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > > Happy trails.
> > > Gary
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out what's
available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any campsites? Are there
free ones? Ones that require fees? How much? Figured I'd ask you all this
since you implied you go there and go camping on more than a rare occasion.
First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob>
Be advised the trails in the Ouray/Silverton area are snowbound until around
6/1-15. It will pay to call ahead, but by mid-June if the snow hasn't melted
the counties will have cleared most of them. An exception is Black Bear
Pass, which is usually left to clear on its own, which may be early July or
later. The County will often only clear to the Pass.
As for camping, there are so many spots. Youcan camp at the Ampitheater CG
in Ouray, but it fills up rapidly and may require reservations. You can alos
boogie on up the road top Yankee Boy Basin and camp along the creeks. Again,
thos will fill up, but if you take the road to Imogene Pass there's any
number of places you can just plunk it right down. You can't camp in Yankee
Boy at all.
Another idea isd to head to Silvertoin and take the Mineral Creek road out
to Mineral Creek CG. Ter are many places to camp along the creek, and I have
taken the Clear Lake road up to the lake and camped up there. Very cool high
alpine setting, fabulous little alpine lake. Get there early and grap a
spot, the locals know thisa place and will get there first.
Further down Hwy 550 there are CGs at Little Molas Lake, Molas Lake and at
Andrews Lake. This stuff is easy to access from 550, so don't be surprised
to see everything taken in mid-summer.
My favorite is to get up to Animas Forks and head off on one of the mine
roads, just grap a scenic spot and make it your own campground. Expect (no,
after the last few years of drought, help us locals and PRAY FOR) rain every
afternoon, and very cool temps at night.
> "ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> > Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
> >
> > San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I
might be
> > a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> > great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> > mentioned, you wont be sorry.
> >
> > "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> > news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where
is
> > there
> > > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Muuurgh
> > >
> > > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > > Happy trails.
> > > Gary
05-07-2004, 07:50 PM
#27
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Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
> ks: Our traildamage group is planning a trip later this summer to Ouray.
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out what's
available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any campsites? Are there
free ones? Ones that require fees? How much? Figured I'd ask you all this
since you implied you go there and go camping on more than a rare occasion.
First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob>
Be advised the trails in the Ouray/Silverton area are snowbound until around
6/1-15. It will pay to call ahead, but by mid-June if the snow hasn't melted
the counties will have cleared most of them. An exception is Black Bear
Pass, which is usually left to clear on its own, which may be early July or
later. The County will often only clear to the Pass.
As for camping, there are so many spots. Youcan camp at the Ampitheater CG
in Ouray, but it fills up rapidly and may require reservations. You can alos
boogie on up the road top Yankee Boy Basin and camp along the creeks. Again,
thos will fill up, but if you take the road to Imogene Pass there's any
number of places you can just plunk it right down. You can't camp in Yankee
Boy at all.
Another idea isd to head to Silvertoin and take the Mineral Creek road out
to Mineral Creek CG. Ter are many places to camp along the creek, and I have
taken the Clear Lake road up to the lake and camped up there. Very cool high
alpine setting, fabulous little alpine lake. Get there early and grap a
spot, the locals know thisa place and will get there first.
Further down Hwy 550 there are CGs at Little Molas Lake, Molas Lake and at
Andrews Lake. This stuff is easy to access from 550, so don't be surprised
to see everything taken in mid-summer.
My favorite is to get up to Animas Forks and head off on one of the mine
roads, just grap a scenic spot and make it your own campground. Expect (no,
after the last few years of drought, help us locals and PRAY FOR) rain every
afternoon, and very cool temps at night.
> "ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> > Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
> >
> > San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I
might be
> > a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> > great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> > mentioned, you wont be sorry.
> >
> > "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> > news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where
is
> > there
> > > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Muuurgh
> > >
> > > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > > Happy trails.
> > > Gary
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out what's
available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any campsites? Are there
free ones? Ones that require fees? How much? Figured I'd ask you all this
since you implied you go there and go camping on more than a rare occasion.
First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob>
Be advised the trails in the Ouray/Silverton area are snowbound until around
6/1-15. It will pay to call ahead, but by mid-June if the snow hasn't melted
the counties will have cleared most of them. An exception is Black Bear
Pass, which is usually left to clear on its own, which may be early July or
later. The County will often only clear to the Pass.
As for camping, there are so many spots. Youcan camp at the Ampitheater CG
in Ouray, but it fills up rapidly and may require reservations. You can alos
boogie on up the road top Yankee Boy Basin and camp along the creeks. Again,
thos will fill up, but if you take the road to Imogene Pass there's any
number of places you can just plunk it right down. You can't camp in Yankee
Boy at all.
Another idea isd to head to Silvertoin and take the Mineral Creek road out
to Mineral Creek CG. Ter are many places to camp along the creek, and I have
taken the Clear Lake road up to the lake and camped up there. Very cool high
alpine setting, fabulous little alpine lake. Get there early and grap a
spot, the locals know thisa place and will get there first.
Further down Hwy 550 there are CGs at Little Molas Lake, Molas Lake and at
Andrews Lake. This stuff is easy to access from 550, so don't be surprised
to see everything taken in mid-summer.
My favorite is to get up to Animas Forks and head off on one of the mine
roads, just grap a scenic spot and make it your own campground. Expect (no,
after the last few years of drought, help us locals and PRAY FOR) rain every
afternoon, and very cool temps at night.
> "ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> > Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
> >
> > San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I
might be
> > a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> > great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> > mentioned, you wont be sorry.
> >
> > "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> > news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where
is
> > there
> > > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Muuurgh
> > >
> > > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > > Happy trails.
> > > Gary
05-07-2004, 07:50 PM
#28
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Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
> ks: Our traildamage group is planning a trip later this summer to Ouray.
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out what's
available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any campsites? Are there
free ones? Ones that require fees? How much? Figured I'd ask you all this
since you implied you go there and go camping on more than a rare occasion.
First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob>
Be advised the trails in the Ouray/Silverton area are snowbound until around
6/1-15. It will pay to call ahead, but by mid-June if the snow hasn't melted
the counties will have cleared most of them. An exception is Black Bear
Pass, which is usually left to clear on its own, which may be early July or
later. The County will often only clear to the Pass.
As for camping, there are so many spots. Youcan camp at the Ampitheater CG
in Ouray, but it fills up rapidly and may require reservations. You can alos
boogie on up the road top Yankee Boy Basin and camp along the creeks. Again,
thos will fill up, but if you take the road to Imogene Pass there's any
number of places you can just plunk it right down. You can't camp in Yankee
Boy at all.
Another idea isd to head to Silvertoin and take the Mineral Creek road out
to Mineral Creek CG. Ter are many places to camp along the creek, and I have
taken the Clear Lake road up to the lake and camped up there. Very cool high
alpine setting, fabulous little alpine lake. Get there early and grap a
spot, the locals know thisa place and will get there first.
Further down Hwy 550 there are CGs at Little Molas Lake, Molas Lake and at
Andrews Lake. This stuff is easy to access from 550, so don't be surprised
to see everything taken in mid-summer.
My favorite is to get up to Animas Forks and head off on one of the mine
roads, just grap a scenic spot and make it your own campground. Expect (no,
after the last few years of drought, help us locals and PRAY FOR) rain every
afternoon, and very cool temps at night.
> "ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> > Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
> >
> > San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I
might be
> > a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> > great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> > mentioned, you wont be sorry.
> >
> > "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> > news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where
is
> > there
> > > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Muuurgh
> > >
> > > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > > Happy trails.
> > > Gary
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out what's
available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any campsites? Are there
free ones? Ones that require fees? How much? Figured I'd ask you all this
since you implied you go there and go camping on more than a rare occasion.
First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob>
Be advised the trails in the Ouray/Silverton area are snowbound until around
6/1-15. It will pay to call ahead, but by mid-June if the snow hasn't melted
the counties will have cleared most of them. An exception is Black Bear
Pass, which is usually left to clear on its own, which may be early July or
later. The County will often only clear to the Pass.
As for camping, there are so many spots. Youcan camp at the Ampitheater CG
in Ouray, but it fills up rapidly and may require reservations. You can alos
boogie on up the road top Yankee Boy Basin and camp along the creeks. Again,
thos will fill up, but if you take the road to Imogene Pass there's any
number of places you can just plunk it right down. You can't camp in Yankee
Boy at all.
Another idea isd to head to Silvertoin and take the Mineral Creek road out
to Mineral Creek CG. Ter are many places to camp along the creek, and I have
taken the Clear Lake road up to the lake and camped up there. Very cool high
alpine setting, fabulous little alpine lake. Get there early and grap a
spot, the locals know thisa place and will get there first.
Further down Hwy 550 there are CGs at Little Molas Lake, Molas Lake and at
Andrews Lake. This stuff is easy to access from 550, so don't be surprised
to see everything taken in mid-summer.
My favorite is to get up to Animas Forks and head off on one of the mine
roads, just grap a scenic spot and make it your own campground. Expect (no,
after the last few years of drought, help us locals and PRAY FOR) rain every
afternoon, and very cool temps at night.
> "ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> > Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
> >
> > San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I
might be
> > a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> > great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> > mentioned, you wont be sorry.
> >
> > "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> > news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where
is
> > there
> > > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Muuurgh
> > >
> > > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > > Happy trails.
> > > Gary
05-07-2004, 07:50 PM
#29
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Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
> ks: Our traildamage group is planning a trip later this summer to Ouray.
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out what's
available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any campsites? Are there
free ones? Ones that require fees? How much? Figured I'd ask you all this
since you implied you go there and go camping on more than a rare occasion.
First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob>
Be advised the trails in the Ouray/Silverton area are snowbound until around
6/1-15. It will pay to call ahead, but by mid-June if the snow hasn't melted
the counties will have cleared most of them. An exception is Black Bear
Pass, which is usually left to clear on its own, which may be early July or
later. The County will often only clear to the Pass.
As for camping, there are so many spots. Youcan camp at the Ampitheater CG
in Ouray, but it fills up rapidly and may require reservations. You can alos
boogie on up the road top Yankee Boy Basin and camp along the creeks. Again,
thos will fill up, but if you take the road to Imogene Pass there's any
number of places you can just plunk it right down. You can't camp in Yankee
Boy at all.
Another idea isd to head to Silvertoin and take the Mineral Creek road out
to Mineral Creek CG. Ter are many places to camp along the creek, and I have
taken the Clear Lake road up to the lake and camped up there. Very cool high
alpine setting, fabulous little alpine lake. Get there early and grap a
spot, the locals know thisa place and will get there first.
Further down Hwy 550 there are CGs at Little Molas Lake, Molas Lake and at
Andrews Lake. This stuff is easy to access from 550, so don't be surprised
to see everything taken in mid-summer.
My favorite is to get up to Animas Forks and head off on one of the mine
roads, just grap a scenic spot and make it your own campground. Expect (no,
after the last few years of drought, help us locals and PRAY FOR) rain every
afternoon, and very cool temps at night.
> "ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> > Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
> >
> > San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I
might be
> > a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> > great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> > mentioned, you wont be sorry.
> >
> > "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> > news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where
is
> > there
> > > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Muuurgh
> > >
> > > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > > Happy trails.
> > > Gary
I'd personally like to camp when we're there...do you have any good
recommendations for campsites or any place I might look to find out what's
available, and where? Do they allow reservations at any campsites? Are there
free ones? Ones that require fees? How much? Figured I'd ask you all this
since you implied you go there and go camping on more than a rare occasion.
First hand intel, you know ;-)
Thanks,
Bob>
Be advised the trails in the Ouray/Silverton area are snowbound until around
6/1-15. It will pay to call ahead, but by mid-June if the snow hasn't melted
the counties will have cleared most of them. An exception is Black Bear
Pass, which is usually left to clear on its own, which may be early July or
later. The County will often only clear to the Pass.
As for camping, there are so many spots. Youcan camp at the Ampitheater CG
in Ouray, but it fills up rapidly and may require reservations. You can alos
boogie on up the road top Yankee Boy Basin and camp along the creeks. Again,
thos will fill up, but if you take the road to Imogene Pass there's any
number of places you can just plunk it right down. You can't camp in Yankee
Boy at all.
Another idea isd to head to Silvertoin and take the Mineral Creek road out
to Mineral Creek CG. Ter are many places to camp along the creek, and I have
taken the Clear Lake road up to the lake and camped up there. Very cool high
alpine setting, fabulous little alpine lake. Get there early and grap a
spot, the locals know thisa place and will get there first.
Further down Hwy 550 there are CGs at Little Molas Lake, Molas Lake and at
Andrews Lake. This stuff is easy to access from 550, so don't be surprised
to see everything taken in mid-summer.
My favorite is to get up to Animas Forks and head off on one of the mine
roads, just grap a scenic spot and make it your own campground. Expect (no,
after the last few years of drought, help us locals and PRAY FOR) rain every
afternoon, and very cool temps at night.
> "ks" <co_big_cheese@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:<BbNmc.1049$Tj.14616@news.uswest.net>...
> > Couldn't agree with Gary more.....
> >
> > San Juans are incredible. And being that I'm only two hours away I
might be
> > a little biased. THe SIlverton/Ouray are has a multitude of camping and
> > great wheeling of all levels. You won't get bored. Buy the book, Jerry
> > mentioned, you wont be sorry.
> >
> > "Gary" <jeepguy482003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:ff8337fd.0405062221.5a115088@posting.google.c om...
> > > "Muuurgh" <meatbag@porkfat.com> wrote in message
> > news:<2g0bmbF34n7rU1@uni-berlin.de>...
> > > > I'm plannin' a week long camping trip in CO for this summer. Where
is
> > there
> > > > a good, long, remote, trail that I might hit and camp on?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Muuurgh
> > >
> > > There are a lot of great Jeep trails in the San Juan Mountains in the
> > > southwest part of Colorado. The San Juans are drop-dead gorgeous, as
> > > far as scenery goes. Check out the area around Ouray, Telluride, and
> > > Lake City. Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > > adventure, so pick your route carefully, based on your vehicle, level
> > > of offroad experience, and comfort level. Also, ask for local advice
> > > and keep an eye on the weather when you get there - things can change
> > > rapidly in the mountains, turning an easy ride into an impassable road
> > > in a flash. Most of the trails can be driven in a day, and you will
> > > run into other Jeepers along the way, but there are a lot of
> > > campgrounds in the area. The beauty of the San Juans is unsurpassed
> > > if you are looking for classic alpine places to visit.
> > > Happy trails.
> > > Gary
05-07-2004, 07:54 PM
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Re: Where to go Jeepin' in CO?
"William Oliveri" <wuji@bigvalley.net> wrote in message
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> > Trails vary in difficulty from a leisurely drive through
> > the park to a tooth-chattering, white-knuckle, pee-your-pants kind of
> > adventure
>
> That would be Black Bear Pass, wouldn't it?
Oh, that's ONE of them! Black Bear distinguishes itself due to the
switchbacks that lead you down into Telluride. Up to Ingram Creek it's
fairly easy, if a bit steep. At the creek you'll begin to encouter ledges,
and then the .... heh, heh, heh, switchbacks. Not for those afraid of
hieghts, and seriously, it can (and has) kill the inexperienced driver who
acts stupid on it. It deserves respect. OTOH, it's an experience you won't
soon forget.