July 4,2011 in Ouray/Silverton area trails in the high San Juans. Quite easy trails but lots of fun in early July to drive thru the plowed areas on the high passes plus look down on frozen lakes just as soon as they are plowed. Don't come to the Montrose area W/O seeing some of these high old mining trails and sites. Lots of high trails still not open due to snow such as Black Bear, Imogene, Governor Basin, and Poukeepsie Gulch. Do the hot low elevation tough trails west of Montrose then take a day and cool off on the high San Juan trails south of Montrose.
Thanks for the great photos I will take your advice run the lower trails and cool off on the upper trails.I will be looking for camping sites in montrose for a tent and a central location so were able to get to the trails with out trailering if possible, were not street legal?