Ouray Mountain Sports

About

Ouray Mountain Sports serves as a central hub for hiking in Ouray, Colorado, situated at an elevation of 7,750 feet. The facility provides access to trails within the San Juan Mountains, ranging from easy scenic walks to challenging alpine ascents. The area features a diverse trail system that includes routes to waterfalls, high alpine lakes, and panoramic viewpoints. Trails are generally categorized as moderate, involving steady climbs, longer mileage, or higher elevations, though options exist for easy and difficult hikers. A typical hike in this vicinity lasts approximately two hours. Parking is available on site, and pets are permitted. The trails are accessible year-round, with specific winter activities like ice climbing supported by the shop's rental services. The Ouray Trail Group, a non-profit organization founded in 1986, maintains these trails. Hikers should consult current trail conditions maps and check the Colorado Avalanche Information Center for winter safety data.