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A newspaper once published "Ouray is to jeepers what Oahu is to surfers." The four wheeling roads often follow sheer drops and cut into cliffs, and the scenery is some of the best. The Alpine Loop covers 65 miles of roads between the towns of Lake City, Ouray, and Silverton. Depending on winter snows, the Loop opens in late May or early June and closes in late October. Give 1-2 days to cover all the byway has to offer on either an ATV & 4 wheel drive vehicle.
Cross country skiing is also popular, especially around Red Mountain Pass. Be sure to take one of the many mine tours, visit the historical museums, Box Waterfalls, and the hot springs. Also visit the Ouray Ice Park, a center of ice climbing, climbing is free. In January, go to the Ouray Ice Festival where exhibition climbing, free clinics and gear demos take place. The Ice Park also provides a beginner's climbing facility, the School Room, where beginners can receive instruction from local climbers.
RIDGWAY is nestled between the verdant San Juan and Uncompahgre National Forests with the rugged San Juan Mountains serving as a dramatic backdrop. Rich in ranching history and scenic beauty, Ridgway offers something for everyone. Recreational activities, including hiking, 4-wheeling, boating, fishing, hot air balloon rides, cross-country skiing, swimming, and rafting. The San Juan Skyway begins its southerly route on US Highway 550 in Ridgway, offering scenic views of emerald pine and golden aspen forests at every turn and ending in Durango. The Byway covers 236 miles of terrain across southwestern Colorado. Ridgway Snowmobile Trails offer snowmobilers a chance to discover just why the San Juans are the most photographed mountains in the world. The Owl Creek Pass trail takes riders up 10,114 feet into the peaks to enjoy the breathtaking views and scenery the mountains offer.
Ouray is Near: Montrose, Telluride, & Silverton
Ouray Featured Advertisers:
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- Over 50 Years! Make our full-service campground along the Uncompahgre River your home base for the Ouray area. Walk to everything in town. Foot bridge to huge public hot mineral springs pool.
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- Fun for the entire family! Whether your staying in Ouray, Silverton or Durango spend an afternoon on a tour of a real gold mine, then pan for gold. Have breakfast or a Texas BBQ lunch. Gold nugget jewelry!
 | Best Western Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs Nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains in Ouray, enjoy the natural hot springs waters, fitness center & complimentary breakfast. Plan your wedding or honeymoon will help with all the arrangements. |
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- Quiet location in Ouray 2 blocks off of Main Street with standard rooms, small and large suites, condo unit and Honeymoon suite. Natural hot springs on-site with four soaking tubs terraced on the hillside.
- Explore ghost towns and gold mines. Experienced and knowledgeable drivers or rent a new jeep wrangler. On summer & fall evenings join us for our Outlaw Mountain Cookouts. In winter: sleigh rides.
- In the center of Ouray, walk to restaurants, shops & hot springs pool. Every room has a mountain view & WI-FI; Some with refrigerators. Free enhanced continental breakfast with homemade Belgian waffles.
 | Mild to Wild Rafting & 4 Wheel Adventures Discover family fun in the 4 Corners Region! Rafting & Jeeping tours in Durango, CO & Moab, UT. Also on the Salt River & Verde River in Arizona. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train combo specials. |
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- ATV rentals in Ouray! Experience the awesome San Juan Mountains. Great fun for couples, families and groups. Try our super fun Polaris Ranger. Half and full-day rentals. Trails start within 5 minutes.
- Outstanding scenery, a full-service marina and magnificent campgrounds beckon visitors with 283 campsites, 3 yurts no indoor cooking facilities, marina, swim beach and nature trails near Ouray.
- Quality guided fly-fishing & whitewater rafting adventures start in Ridgway convenient to Telluride, Montrose and Ouray. 30+ years combined guiding & outfitting experience - we know the Rivers!
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- The Gateway to Ouray, nestled within the Rockies amidst towering aspens in Ouray. Clean rooms, RV Sites & log camper cabins. JEEP Rentals on-site! Telluride Ski passes & Hot Springs passes available.
- Experience the gentle adventure of hot air ballooning as you rise with the sun over Ridgway Valley near Ouray, surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks, lush green mesas, and rugged rocky plateaus!
- Oldest Jeep tour company in Ouray, "Jeep Capital of the World." Featured by National Geographic (twice), CBS Channel 4 Getaways, and the Jeep Journal. Located in the Historic Western Hotel lobby.
- In historic Silverton at base of Kendall Mountain. Outstanding views. Newest and highest rated RV Park with Hot Tub. FREE WI-FI. Rent a Jeep here and explore the Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway.
- Specializing in Ouray, Colorado since 1969, offering Jeep rentals & scenic tours, PLUS hot air balloon rides, whitewater rafting, fly-fishing, horseback riding, and more! For the personal touch - give us a try!
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Also see these local area maps:
- ATV Trails - Alpine Loop
- Ouray & Telluride Jeeping & ATV Trails
- Silverton - Ouray ATV Trails
- Montrose & Ouray Area
- Ridgway Snowmobile Trails
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