Hwy 550 - Red Mtn Pass - Million Dollar Hwy
As we were coming into Ouray this afternoon we saw a hwy sign stating that this road was closed south of Ouray for construction on Mon - Fri. OMG, we are to be here in Ouray this whole week and lea...
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I guess you could get an early start one morning and beat the 8:30 a.m. closure, returning after 5 p.m. I'd hate to get as far as Ouray and not be able to get to Silverton.
For another possibility, how about Owl Creek Pass (CR 8)? An easy graded gravel road over to Silver Jack Reservoir. It does wind in and out of every ravine so it's not a fast road, but good views. Some side roads off of this road but I haven't done much exploring there yet. A little different rocks than those around Ouray and Silverton. Some very ragged looking ridges. A little lower in that area, so the aspen may not be doing much yet.
Hope you get to do some exploring. May be an excuse to go some new places.
However, I don't think your Chevy 3500 has quite the same capabilities as 2gypsies jeep, so maybe Ophir Pass isn't your best option!
For another possibility, how about Owl Creek Pass (CR 8)? An easy graded gravel road over to Silver Jack Reservoir. It does wind in and out of every ravine so it's not a fast road, but good views. Some side roads off of this road but I haven't done much exploring there yet. A little different rocks than those around Ouray and Silverton. Some very ragged looking ridges. A little lower in that area, so the aspen may not be doing much yet.
Hope you get to do some exploring. May be an excuse to go some new places.
However, I don't think your Chevy 3500 has quite the same capabilities as 2gypsies jeep, so maybe Ophir Pass isn't your best option!
