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Address: Telluride, Colorado, 81435
Telephone: 970.874.6600
Website: http://fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/recreation/4_wheel/imogene/imogene....
Land: Public
: Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Trail Miles: 16.5
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Directions: From Ouray, take Highway 550 south just one-half mile, then turn right onto the Camp Bird Road. Proceed up the Camp Bird Road approximately 5 miles, then take a left onto Forest Road 869.0. The road crosses Canyon Creek, climbing along the cliffs and looking down over the famous Camp Bird Mine. The ascent up to Imogene Basin is rough and steep. There are spectacular wildflower displays in this basin during the mid-summer months.

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Imogene Pass is one of the more difficult four-wheel drive roads between Ouray and Telluride. This road is recommended for four wheel drive, high clearance vehicles. Unlicensed vehicles (OHV’s) are allowed on this road except for the last 2.5 miles into Telluride. A signed turnaround point is located 1.75 miles beyond the old Tom Boy townsite.

The views from Imogene Pass, at 13,114 feet, are extremely impressive. Take time to stop and look, both to the west toward the mountains surrounding Telluride and to the east towards the beautiful Red Mountain area. You’ll need a jacket at the top; it can be cold and sometimes windy.

The descent into the Tomboy Mine area and Telluride is more gradual. Total distance from Ouray to Telluride is 18 miles and takes about three to four hours. This road is the route of the Imogene Pass Mountain Run held each year in September.