Extras
We have a winner! Congratulations to James Puckett for winning the 2008 Jeep Wrangler!
The fall colors are beautiful! Call (800) 354-4595 for up to date information on fall colors throughout the state.
Upcoming Events
October 13th
Tai-Chi
October 14th
Ouray Hot Springs Pool closed for cleaning and maintenance
October 14th
Ultimate Frisbee at Hot Springs Park
October 14th
W.I.S.E. Election Forum
October 15th
W.I.S.E. Election Forum
Jeep Road Conditions
Unseasonably warm with few afternoon showers. Fall color changes are hinted at in higher elevations.
Updated every Monday throughout the season.
Current Jeep Road Conditions:
California Pass - OPEN.
Corkscrew Pass - OPEN. Repairs slated for later in the season. Be careful of heavy rains washing out the water bars on the lower entrance levels.
Brown Mountain Gulch - Open...Incredible Red Mountain Views! Some brush in trail.
Gladstone - OPEN
Hurricane Pass - OPEN
Imogene Pass - OPEN! All water crossings are high.... Exercise extreme caution! Yellow Rose Falls is beautiful! Wildflowers are still in bloom in higher elevations. Color changes are starting in aspens and ground fauna.
Owl Creek Pass - OPEN.
Picayune Trail - OPEN.
Yankee Boy Basin - OPEN! Watch out for falling rocks and mud around the hang over during rain storms.
Engineer Pass - OPEN!. ROCKY and ROUGHER than usual if you can believe that! Experienced, High Clearance, short wheel base vehicles strongly recommended.
Cinnamon Pass - OPEN to Lake City!
Last Dollar Road - OPEN and beautiful...although a little dusty!
Ophir Pass - OPEN.
Red Mountain Town Loop - OPEN and MUDDY!
Silverton to Animas Forks - OPEN!
Cunningham Gulch - OPEN to Highland Mary Mine.
Black Bear Pass - OPEN.
Governor's Basin - OPEN
Maggie' and Minnie Gulch - OPEN
Poughkeepsie Gulch - Snow drifts still present towards winch point and around Lake Como.
Stoney Pass - OPEN! High clearance vehicles for river crossings recommended.
South Mineral Springs - OPEN several miles into canyon.