BLACK BEAR PASS

Depart from Ouray, Colorado. Travel through the historic Ironton and Red Mountain mining districts to the top of Red Mountain Pass. From this point, begin your 4×4 journey as you trek up Black Bear Pass with a stop just past the 12,840 ft summit to soak in the views of the surrounding Red Mountains, carpets of mountain aster,  alpine streams and artic ponds dotting the landscape. Heading down, enjoy the bird’s eye view of Ingram Basin and Town of Telluride. Then, hold on to your seats as you slowly make your way down a narrow precipice to the renowned, heart-pounding stair steps and switchbacks over Bridal Veil Falls and Telluride. Return to Ouray via Imogene Pass and discover the expansive ruins of the Tomboy and Camp Bird Mines left behind in the rocky terrain of the area. Both mines are littered with remnants of century old mining structures sorely tested by avalanches, heavy snow and even fires prevalent in the San Juan Mountains. Rugged, exciting adventure in specially-built Black Bear Pass Jeep Wranglers.