Ouray colorado july 4th any suggestions?????
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I did Imogene Pass, Yankee Boy Basin, and Black Bear last year. Definitely trails I would do again.
They should be open by July 4th, but keep an eye on this website as people list how passable some of the high elevation trails are: http://ww w.bushducks.com/tripreps/passopen.htm
They should be open by July 4th, but keep an eye on this website as people list how passable some of the high elevation trails are: http://ww w.bushducks.com/tripreps/passopen.htm
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My biggest suggestion would be to catch the fireworks show in Silverton. It's great, just the traffic sucks getting out of town when it's over.
Be prepared to run into some traffic on the trails, the 4th is a busy time for the San Juan Triangle. Chances are good that not all of the passes/trails will be open by that time (Imogene and Black Bear)....but that all depends on the weather and county maintenance.
Plenty of GPS tracks for trails on my website here (under the San Juan Mountains section): http://www.myxj.net/blog/trails/colorado-gps-tracks
Some of my most recent trip reports from last year with plenty of photos:
Along Hurricane Pass
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http://www.myxj.net/blog/1864
San Juan Triangle Tour
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http://www.myxj.net/blog/1792
http://www.myxj.net/blog/1794
http://www.myxj.net/blog/1788
Along Engineer Pass
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http://www.myxj.net/blog/1626
http://www.myxj.net/blog/1754
Bolam-Ophir
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http://www.myxj.net/blog/1243
Silverton to Animas Forks
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http://www.myxj.net/blog/1241
http://www.myxj.net/blog/1260
June San Juan Day Trip
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http://www.myxj.net/blog/1116
...and a few choice photos
That should keep you busy for a while......if you have any questions, let me know
Be prepared to run into some traffic on the trails, the 4th is a busy time for the San Juan Triangle. Chances are good that not all of the passes/trails will be open by that time (Imogene and Black Bear)....but that all depends on the weather and county maintenance.
Plenty of GPS tracks for trails on my website here (under the San Juan Mountains section): http://www.myxj.net/blog/trails/colorado-gps-tracks
Some of my most recent trip reports from last year with plenty of photos:
Along Hurricane Pass
---------------------------
http://www.myxj.net/blog/1864
San Juan Triangle Tour
----------------------------
http://www.myxj.net/blog/1792
http://www.myxj.net/blog/1794
http://www.myxj.net/blog/1788
Along Engineer Pass
-------------------------
http://www.myxj.net/blog/1626
http://www.myxj.net/blog/1754
Bolam-Ophir
---------------
http://www.myxj.net/blog/1243
Silverton to Animas Forks
--------------------------------
http://www.myxj.net/blog/1241
http://www.myxj.net/blog/1260
June San Juan Day Trip
----------------------------
http://www.myxj.net/blog/1116
...and a few choice photos
That should keep you busy for a while......if you have any questions, let me know
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THANKS TO ALL!!!! I am ordering that book now and i appreciate the photos and info.... the only problem I seem to have now is that I only have 5 days!!!! may have to try to extend my trip!!!!!
Thanks again
Thanks again
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Where are you staying? In years past I stayed in Silverton (crappy hotels) and Ouray (tourist rates and now too expensive for me). I've since moved north to Montrose... the hotels are cheaper. I got a room for this Sep at $69.00 a night at the Holiday Inn (using Hotwire).
You can download the GPS waypoints from the book here....
funtreks.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=24&zenid=56f44e47e7516 993dc169eb2465827cc
Have fun... you'll enjoy the trip!!\
Plenty of GPS tracks for trails on my website here (under the San Juan Mountains section): http://www.myxj.net/blog/trails/colorado-gps-tracks
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