31 May 2018, Ouray CO Jeeping

Ouray Colorado, 31 May 2018

After our successful evening ride, we were excited to be up early and spend the day Jeeping.  We drove south to Corkscrew gulch – a little muddy to start, but lots of trees – until we got to the switchbacks (yuck!), but beautiful views of the famous red mountains!

Heading south out of Ouray
Heading up Corkscrew Gulch
The trail was wide near the bottom of the switchbacks at corkscrew
The red mountains had just the right amount of snow to show off how red they were!
Switch backs and shelf roads!
Still a bit of snow above tree line – corkscrew gulch
Viewpoint on Corkscrew Gulch

We then headed along a shelf road to Hurricane Pass – here is a video clip Chuck took of the shelf road

Plenty of snow on the way up to Hurricane Pass
Chuck, Ike and me at California Pass

Chuck’s video clip coming down California Pass:

Remains of an old mine/mill
Great shot from Joann!
Did some water crossings on the way down.
Lunch spot!
Ike climbing to the sky!
We needed this car wash at the end of the day!
Our Jeep in the red mountains

 

Had a lovely lunch among some dandylions