Colorado Suggestions Needed
Two couples with a pair of 19 YOs are planning a SW Colorado trip for this summer traveling from Illinois. Colorado Springs would be our second 500 mile day. Our final destination will be the Ouray/Si...
Forum Discussion
WrightOn wrote:
1) Is Ouray the best option to land and sightsee from?
Brian, personally I'd prefer Silverton over Ouray as it's more centrally located. The National Forest Sultan/Anvil camping areas, adjacent to one another on either side of a creek, were wonderful when we were there in September:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/hlnD2Y1CoBYRgYKA3Our Silverton camp
https://photos.app.goo.gl/pBoj5BhrI2CbYKe63Silverton, Colorado
https://photos.app.goo.gl/WTeptZfJu6hHT3CW2Silverton, Colorado
WrightOn wrote:
2) Does Arches NP seem like a doable day trip?
In my opinion, no way.
WrightOn wrote:
3) If in Durango, should we add Mesa Verde to the plan and if so, how long should be designated for that (1 day)?
In my opinion, one day for Mesa Verde should be fine; just be sure to get tickets for one of the tours down into the cliff dwellings. Otherwise you're just looking down upon them from a distance.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/5Q3v76RMKwTnckk52On the Balcony House tour at Mesa Verde.
FYI there's some wonderful boondocking on BLM land nearly right across the road from the entrance to Mesa Verde.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/9t1kP2Leb0InIw8g2At our BLM site across from Mesa Verde.
FYI I'm planning some "Kitchen Table Trips" episodes of Grand Adventure this winter covering our trip through southwestern Colorado this fall, including Telluride, Silverton and Mesa Verde. You can subscribe at https://YouTube.com/GrandAdventure if you want to be sure to catch them.
