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Silverton Dollar and San Juan Alps, Colorado
- High Mt. 12'000 Ft.
- Spectacular Views
- Wild Flowers
- Historic Gold Towns
- 5 individual 1 Day trips.
- Rated 2 ½ dry to 3 ½ wet
- Trail Guide: Frenchie La Chance
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Ouray and Silverton are located on Hwy. 550 in the San Juan Mts.(SW quardant of Colorado)
The elevations range from 7,000 to 12,000 ft.
This is some of the most spectacular, breath-taking scenery in the Western U.S.
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The day trips all leave from Silverton, CO.
They leave at 8:45 AM and return between 4:00 and 5:00 PM.
You need to bring a Lunch and Snacks. This area is noted for the afternoon showers, it is wise to always carry rain gear and a jacket.
Even in August they can get hail or snow, so come prepared.
This trip is an exceptional one that the whole family can enjoy together.
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The trips go over the famous Black Bear Pass, Imogene Pass, Engineer Pass, Cinnamon Pass, Animas Forks, Stony Pass, Gladstone and Red Mountain and more.
We will almost drop in (literally) to the town of Telluride.
We will see a very spectacular waterfall. We will travel parts of the Alpine Loop, on some of the days.
Then it’s into Poughkeepsie Gulch, Copper Gulch and to Animas Forks.
We will see some of the most beautiful wild flowers in Yankee Boy Basin area.
We will see a number of ghost towns and mining camps.
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We will be in many Historic mining districts that have numerous mines , with vertical shafts and drifts with old rotting timbers.
There are many old buildings in the same decaying condition. Entering any of these is dangerous and could prove to be fatal.
Use your own judgment as to what you want to do! Watch your children and your pets very closely.
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The trip price is per vehicle and does not include accommodations or meals.
The trip can be a Hotel, RV, or camping trip what ever you so choose.
There are many restaurants for dinning out if you choose. There are Forest Service Campgrounds, or private campgrounds in the close area.
It is recommended that one evening be spent at the Wrights Opera House "San Juan Odyssey".
There is also the Bachelor-Syracuse Mine tour if you want to go over ½½ mile into the mountain.
Each day you should pack a lunch and plenty of snacks and drinks.
You do not want to forget the camera or film.
The clouds, mountains, wild flowers, streams and waterfalls make this a photographers paradise.
When you are on the pike of a 12,000 ft. mountain, you have the world at your feet.
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Special Equipment; C.B. Radio, Tow strap attachment points, Binoculars, Rain Gear, and extra warm clothes.
This is the planned itinerary and it is always subject to change do to; Weather, or any unforeseen conditions.
You will receive a detailed trip plan with your confirmation once you register.
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