Good place for base camp at 4 corners

garyp4951 wrote:
Thanks fanrgs, and Thom02099, thats just what I'm looking for. Priest Gulch RV Park north of Delores looks good also.
Thinking of a jeep rental in Ouray to Teluride or part of the Alpine Loop.

Two very different places to explore.

H E R E - Black Bear Pass are some videos on the challenge of Black Bear Pass, while is the route from US 550 at Red Mountain Pass to Telluride. As you will see, it is not for the faint of heart. There are, however, tours that one can book that take on the BBP.

H E R E - Alpine Loop are vids for the Alpine Loop -- far more doable, you could do it in your RAM, or rent a jeep.

Of the 2, the Alpine Loop is far less stressful. There are all sorts of warning signs as you approach BBP, giving ample time to turn around. If one takes appropriate time and caution on BBP, it's doable. One of the biggest problems is getting BEHIND someone who's overestimated their abilities and/or underestimated how difficult BBP is, and panic. Yes. It happens. :E