Good place for base camp at 4 corners
I'm in the planning stage for this trip from West TN, and was thinking about maybe Delores, Cortez, and Durango for Rv Parks. I do want to drive the San Juan Skyway without my FW, and should I just s...
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A little late to the party here, but been spending too much time skiing this year (finally!).
Mid May will probably be pretty early for some of the 4x4 trails. I know the counties do make an effort to plow them out, but how far they get will depend on what else happens this winter. I've been over some when the walls of snow were 10' to 15' high on the sides of the road at the pass.
For historic towns, I think Silverton is tops. Take a trip on up to Animas Forks at least. The train ride from Durango to Silverton is one of the top attractions around and is absolutely worth the full day and cost. Ouray is also a neat little town with a great hot springs pool nestled right in the mountains. Telluride is historic but has gotten so upscale it's hard to see it for what it was 100 years ago. Drive to the end of the road to get a view up to Bridal Veil Falls.
Mesa Verde is also worth the time. Do take one or more of the guided tours. The CG has FHU if you need them. Over by Dolores, check out the Anasazi Heritage Center. Really great little museum and they can steer you to other ruins in the area. A day trip to Hovenweep NM in UT to at least visit Square Tower will get you off the beaten path but some very interesting ruins.
Mid May will probably be pretty early for some of the 4x4 trails. I know the counties do make an effort to plow them out, but how far they get will depend on what else happens this winter. I've been over some when the walls of snow were 10' to 15' high on the sides of the road at the pass.
For historic towns, I think Silverton is tops. Take a trip on up to Animas Forks at least. The train ride from Durango to Silverton is one of the top attractions around and is absolutely worth the full day and cost. Ouray is also a neat little town with a great hot springs pool nestled right in the mountains. Telluride is historic but has gotten so upscale it's hard to see it for what it was 100 years ago. Drive to the end of the road to get a view up to Bridal Veil Falls.
Mesa Verde is also worth the time. Do take one or more of the guided tours. The CG has FHU if you need them. Over by Dolores, check out the Anasazi Heritage Center. Really great little museum and they can steer you to other ruins in the area. A day trip to Hovenweep NM in UT to at least visit Square Tower will get you off the beaten path but some very interesting ruins.
