Colorado
Poughkeepsie Gulch Dispersed Camping
High-alpine dispersed camping spots scattered along this technical 4WD route between Ouray and Silverton.
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Colorado
Ouray City Market & Shell
Full-service fuel and grocery resupply in the heart of Colorado's jeeping capital — last major stop before the…
Colorado
Mineral Creek Campground
Small USFS campground along Mineral Creek with direct access to several 4x4 trails including the Alpine Loop.
Colorado
Handies Peak Trailhead
High-altitude trailhead for one of Colorado's most accessible 14ers, with parking for 4x4s running the Alpine Loop.
Colorado
Burrow Park Store
Last fuel and supplies before hitting the Alpine Loop from the south, plus decent cafe food in a…
Colorado
Stony Pass
High-altitude 4WD pass connecting the Alpine Loop to Rio Grande National Forest at 12,588 feet.
Colorado
Silverton Fuel Stop
Last reliable fuel before tackling the Alpine Loop's high passes and technical terrain.
Colorado
Carson Lake Dispersed Camping
High-alpine dispersed sites near an unnamed lake at 11,500 feet with stunning San Juan peaks views.
Colorado
Cinnamon Pass Trailhead
High-altitude 4WD trailhead launching point for one of Colorado's classic alpine passes at 12,640 feet.
Colorado
Animas Forks Ghost Town
Remarkably preserved mining ghost town at 11,200 feet with intact structures and interpretive displays.