The road is rocky, steep and narrow in places and passing can be dangerous. A rugged off-road 4×4 with plenty of clearance & high sidewall tires is definitely required. Experienced drivers only. Drive carefully.

How rough is Imogene Pass?

Imogene Pass is a 17.5 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Ouray, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for scenic driving and ohv/off road driving and is best used from March until October.

Can a stock Jeep do Imogene Pass?

A stock Jeep will do very well on the trails here, (lots of sharp rocks....so 3 ply - H.D. sidewalls are recommended). Imogene is a beautiful trail that is not too difficult.

Can a stock 4runner do Imogene Pass?

Imogene can be done stock, I've done it in an SR5.

Is Ophir pass one way?

Moderate to Difficult Biking - Spectacular Ophir Pass is six miles one way from Hwy. 145 to top of the pass with a 2,480-foot elevation gain. From Telluride, drive south on Hwy. 145 for 8 miles.

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Do you need 4x4 for Imogene Pass?

The road is rocky, steep and narrow in places and passing can be dangerous. A rugged off-road 4×4 with plenty of clearance & high sidewall tires is definitely required. Experienced drivers only.

How difficult is Engineer Pass?

Engineer Pass Road is a 20.5 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Ouray, Colorado that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

How did Imogene Pass get its name?

History. The Imogene Pass road was built in 1880 for access to Ouray from Tomboy Mine. It was named for Imogene Richardson, the wife of one of the Thomas Walsh's partners in the Camp Bird Mine. Wires carrying the first commercial transmission of alternating current electricity were strung across this pass in the 1890s.

Where does Imogene Pass go to?

Imogene Pass is a popular 13,114-foot mountain pass located in the San Juan Mountains, between Ouray and Telluride, Colorado.

Can you camp along Imogene Pass?

Camping: Dispersed camp sites are at the north end of Imogene Pass near Camp Bird Mine, and near timberline in Imogene Basin. Base Camp: This would be a good area to base camp.

Can a full size truck do Imogene Pass?

It's definitely doable. They take tour rigs with 1 ton pickups that have bench seating instead of a bed all the time up there. There are a few spots where you might need to make a 47 point turn but it's doable for sure.

Has anyone died Engineering pass?

A 55-year-old motorcyclist from the Front Range was killed last week when he plunged off a cliff while he and a friend were riding up Engineer Pass, authorities said. Ouray County Coroner Colleen Hollenbeck identified the victim as Forrest Smith of Castle Pines.

What is the steepest mountain pass in the US?

Slumgullion Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.514m (11,530ft) above the sea level, located in Hinsdale County, in southwestern Colorado, USA. It claims the steepest grades of any fully paved and maintained road in Colorado.

Why is it called last dollar road?

It's called Last Dollar Road #638. This road winding its way through the mountains above Telluride was a mining supply route in the 1800s. The road is passenger car friendly in dry weather, although after heavy rains, there are a few very muddy areas and it helps to have 4WD to get through them.

Has anybody died on Black Bear Pass?

There is no definitive black bear pass accident toll; however, the San Miguel County Sheriff's office has closed the trail a few times a year recently, as the road's popularity has grown.

Is Ophir Pass Safe?

Is Ophir Pass dangerous? ... It is rated as moderate difficulty due to a narrow one-half mile section (on the Ophir side of the Pass) where it is difficult for two vehicles to pass each other. (Uphill traffic should yield to downhill traffic on this section).

Is it better to stay in Telluride or Ouray?

Agree, both towns are unique and historic. Telluride has been there well over 100 years. It is more upscale than Ouray regarding number and quality of restaurants, hotels, etc., but does not qualify as "glitzy".

What pass is Ouray?

Red Mountain Pass is the highest point on that road. It is also one of the most dangerous sections during the winter, because of its steep grade and lack of guardrails. The pass sits between Ouray and Silverton, approximately 20 miles north of Molas Pass.