Basics
- Location:
- Northeast of Telluride
- Surface:
- Dirt and rock
- Vehicle Type:
- 4wd Vehicle
- Length:
- 22 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 3.5 to 5 hours
- Season:
- Mid summer to early fall
Description
The Yankee Boy Basin road is a pretty and moderately challenging route between Telluride and Ouray. It makes an excellent day trip, with a number of scenic overlooks and places to explore along the way. The route begins relatively easily in Ouray, but becomes more difficult as it rises to a narrow shelf road. A turnoff at the Sneffels ghost town climbs up to Imogene Pass, one of the highest roads in the country at over 13,100 feet. Descending towards Telluride, the road passes the well-preserved ghost town of Tomboy and a series of pretty mountain lakes.
Details
Location:
Northeast of Telluride
Surface:
Dirt and rock
Setting:
Mountain passes, shelf roads, ghost towns, alpine views
Vehicle Type:
4wd Vehicle
Length:
22 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
3.5 to 5 hours
Season:
Mid summer to early fall
