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Red Mountain Pass
High alpine pass on US-550 between Ouray and Silverton, notorious for its exposed switchbacks and avalanche zones.
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Overlanding Trails in Colorado
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Transfer Park Dispersed Camping
High-elevation dispersed camping area near Poughkeepsie Gulch, popular staging spot for San Juan backcountry 4x4 routes.
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Sunshine Campground
Forest Service campground in a spruce grove along the San Miguel River, perfect basecamp for San Juan mountain…
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Telluride Shell Station
Last fuel stop before tackling Black Bear Pass from the north, right in Telluride's historic ski town core.
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Ophir Pass
Historic mining pass at 11,789 feet connecting Ouray and Telluride through spectacular alpine terrain and mining ruins.
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Crystal Mill
Colorado's most photographed ghost town mill, perched dramatically over the Crystal River on wooden stilts.
Colorado
Amphitheater Campground
Small USFS campground at 8,400 feet with spectacular San Juan mountain views and trailhead access.
Colorado
Durango Shell Travel Center
Full-service truck stop with diesel, propane, and 24-hour convenience store on the south side of Durango.
Colorado
Camp Bird Mine and Road
Historic gold mine accessible via rugged 4WD road above Ouray, offering dramatic San Juan Mountain views and mining…
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Matterhorn Campground
USFS campground near Uncompahgre River with 28 sites, flush toilets, and easy access to Ouray and surrounding 4WD…