Gunnison to Ouray to Durango CO
Considering traveling through this area, towing my 30' fifth. My edition of "The Mountain Directory" makes it sound a bit tough to navigate. While not very experienced in mountain driving, I've done...
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brirene wrote:
I would suggest you spend a night or two at Ridgway SP or one of the parks in Ouray and drive it without towing. You'll know pretty quickly whether you want to tow over it or not. If you decide not to, you can easily go over to 145 from Ridgway, which is a bit tamer. All depends what you're comfortable with. A great area with lots to see and do.
This is always the best answer. The experience going over 550 is different for everyone - some are comfortable towing over it, and others aren't.
I fall into the camp where I take my DP & toad over it every time I'm there, and I never get tired of the amazing views. But I'm also quite comfortable and experienced with mountain driving.
Bottom line: only you can determine if you will be comfortable going over a pass like this, based on your own experience and your rig's capabilities. If you have the time, run it first without the rig and decide for yourself.
