Black Bear Pass, CO.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Camp Humphreys Korea
Black Bear Pass
I've wanted to run this trail for years, I'll be moving to the springs this summer. With any luck we will be settled in and I can get down there before the weather gets bad.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: pelham, al
Bushducks - Jeep Trail and Backroads Trip Reports<BR>Colorado Jeep Trails and Passes - Opening Dates
Black Bear Pass
FR648 Uncompahgre/Ouray 970-327-4835 Closed 5/22/13
COMMENTS:
5/22/13 - Forest Service's best estimate for opening is mid July.
5/8/13 - Closed by snow and ice.
Black Bear Pass
FR648 Uncompahgre/Ouray 970-327-4835 Closed 5/22/13
COMMENTS:
5/22/13 - Forest Service's best estimate for opening is mid July.
5/8/13 - Closed by snow and ice.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 362
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From: pelham, al
Imogene Pass
FR869 Uncompahgre/Ouray 970-327-4835 Partially Open 5/22/13
COMMENTS:
5/22/13 - Plowing has started. Open to Richman and Silver Basin on Ouray side, and to just below Tomboy on Telluride side. 5/8/13 - Closed by snow and ice.
FR869 Uncompahgre/Ouray 970-327-4835 Partially Open 5/22/13
COMMENTS:
5/22/13 - Plowing has started. Open to Richman and Silver Basin on Ouray side, and to just below Tomboy on Telluride side. 5/8/13 - Closed by snow and ice.
JK Enthusiast
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From: pelham, al
Ophir Pass
FR630 Uncompahgre/Ouray 970-327-4835 Open 5/22/13
COMMENTS:
5/22/13 - Expect icy conditions, but the road is plowed open.
5/16/13 - Closed at summit/country line when traveling from Silverton. Clear to the summit, 3.8 miles from 550 trailhead coming from Silverton. Summit is impassable on Telluride (west) side.
5/8/13 - Closed by snow and ice.
FR630 Uncompahgre/Ouray 970-327-4835 Open 5/22/13
COMMENTS:
5/22/13 - Expect icy conditions, but the road is plowed open.
5/16/13 - Closed at summit/country line when traveling from Silverton. Clear to the summit, 3.8 miles from 550 trailhead coming from Silverton. Summit is impassable on Telluride (west) side.
5/8/13 - Closed by snow and ice.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: pelham, al
Black Bear Pass
FR648 Uncompahgre/Ouray 970-327-4835 Partially Open 6/6/13
COMMENTS:
6/6/13 - Open to the summit on the Ouray side. Just plowed and some of the road has been reworked. Very wet and soft in places. Do not attempt without very capable vehicle/driver.
5/22/13 - Forest Service's best estimate for opening is mid July.
5/8/13 - Closed by snow and ice.
FR648 Uncompahgre/Ouray 970-327-4835 Partially Open 6/6/13
COMMENTS:
6/6/13 - Open to the summit on the Ouray side. Just plowed and some of the road has been reworked. Very wet and soft in places. Do not attempt without very capable vehicle/driver.
5/22/13 - Forest Service's best estimate for opening is mid July.
5/8/13 - Closed by snow and ice.
JK Newbie
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Fairbury, NE
My two sons and I just ran Black Bear on the 5th of July. It had just opened. What a terrific trail. Did it in a stock 2013 Rubicon JKU aired down to 20 psi. Returned to Ouray via Imogene pass, that is another very beautiful trail.
Like others have said the trail is more mentally technical than physical. Black bear is only technical for a short time, the steps and a few switchbacks.
Like others have said the trail is more mentally technical than physical. Black bear is only technical for a short time, the steps and a few switchbacks.
