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Hiking · Ouray, CO

Alpine Scenic 4x4 Tours

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Live · nearest station Telluride, 10 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

78°

Smoky

Feels like 78°

Trailhead temp

82° est. at 7,731 ft

Wind

0 mph

UV index

5.5 moderate

Sun window

6:21 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

7,731ft

Season

Jan - Dec

About

Alpine Scenic 4x4 Tours operates in Ouray, Colorado, on the Western Slope. The business offers guided off-road hiking and touring experiences in the San Juan Mountains, with an elevation of 7,731 feet. The activity is classified as moderate difficulty and typically takes about two hours to complete. Parking is available on site, and the trails are pet friendly. The tours operate year-round from January through December. While winter conditions may require additional preparation, the routes remain accessible. The company uses custom 4x4 trucks with bucket seating and individual seat heaters to navigate uneven terrain. Key features of the tours include views of Corkscrew Pass, Red Mountain Mining sites, and Yankee Boy Basin. Specific landmarks accessible via these routes include Twin Falls, Governor Basin, and Imogene Pass, which reaches 13,114 feet. The tours also highlight waterfalls such as Yellow Rose Falls and scenic wildflowers. The business is family-run and provides both private and group tour options.

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High point

7,731 ft

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Dogs allowed on leash

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