Current Trail Conditions
Ouray received more than 21 feet of snow this year. That is the most snow recorded in 60 years! So what does this mean for the trails? Lots of extra work for our county plow crews. The good news is that our wildflower season is already shaping up to be absolutely spectacular. In fact, Yankee Boy Basin is currently a mixture of budding wildflowers, snow banks and fantastic waterfalls...An unforgettable experience! If your traveling from hot climates, you will no doubt see remaining snow banks on the trail elevations all summer long! Stay posted for trail updates. IMPORTANT: Updates are posted as they are received from county entities. 7/3/08
News and Information
Call now to make your reservations for the 2008 season. You may make a reservation in one of three ways: Fill out the reservation request on our web site, email us direct or call us at 1-866-990-5337 or if you're in the area call us at 970-325-4484. We're ready to answer your questions and help make planning your vacation a breeze.
| Trails & Other Recreation Conditions |
California Pass - OPEN through, but icy at top.
Hurricane - OPEN, but very icy and slushy at top.
Gladstone - OPEN
Imogene Pass- OPEN! Lots of snow on the upper elevations and absolutely SINGLE LANE only above false summit and Tomboy. Exercise extreme caution!
Owl Creek Pass - OPEN
Picayune Trail - OPEN
Yankee Boy Basin - OPEN! Watch out for falling rocks and water run off as temperatures rise. Don't miss this trail as the falls are running through lots of snow.
Engineer Pass- OPEN!. ROCKY and ROUGHER than usual if you can believe that! Experienced, High Clearance, short wheel base vehicles strongly recommended.
Cinnamon Pass- OPEN to Lake City! Warm temperatures are causing severe run-off on the trail. Single lane traffic is necessary on much of the trail. BE CAUTIOUS! Expert off-road drivers and high clearance vehicles only!
Last Dollar Road -OPEN and beautful...although a little dusty!
Ophir Pass -OPEN
Red Mountain Town Loop -OPEN and MUDDY!
Silverton to Animas Forks -OPEN! Cunningham Gulch - OPEN to Highland Mary Mine
Governor's Basin.- ?
Maggie' and Minnie Gulch. OPEN
Placer Gulch.
Poughkeepsie Gulch.- Snow drifts still present towards winch point and around Lake Como.
Stoney Pass - OPEN! High clearance vehicles for river crossings recommended.
South Mineral Springs - OPEN several miles into canyon.
If we did not cover a trail of interest to you please call us at 1-866-990-5337 or email us at SOAjeep@montrose.net.
Make your 2008 reservations now for a fun and exciting vacation in the beautiful San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado!
