My son and I attended the first Rocky Mountain Toyota Roundup in Ouray/Ridgeway, CO July 19-22. Previous years was know as the FJ Summit. What a great Mountain & Alpine trails to explore. Due to heavy snow fall, Black Bear Pass was still closed which we were disappointed in...maybe next year will tackle. Imogen Pass had justed opened a few days prior our arrival.

Ophir Pass

Imogene Pass (Between Ouray & Telluride) - Picture Rock - Below the summit

Imogen's Summit 13,112 Ft - The line up

Colorado Road CR 7 to CR 12 to Clear Lake in Silverton area

Alpine Clear Lake at end of road CR 12

Southwest Colorado is a beautify area to enjoy with my son...awaiting for next year's Roundup!

We've decided on Dinosaur National Monument, the Ouray area, and Mesa Verde. We'll be moving from north to south starting Monday, July 24th.

If you're in the area and see a Mojito JLUR pulling a Patriot camper, give us a holler.

Southwest Colorado - Ouray, Silverton & Telluride CO

Purchase FunTreks 4th Edition Guide to: Colorado Backroads & 4 Wheel Drive Trails for trails south of Interstate 70. FunTreks also has a Northern Colorado Backroads & 4 Wheel Drive Trails edition.

My favorite trail is Imogene Pass between Ouray & Telluride ( 13K+ ft elevation). As well as California / Engineer Pass & Ophir Pass in the Ouray / Silverton area. You cant go wrong with any of those trails. Lots of available camping areas around Ouray.

Ouray is a good base point. If you stay in Ouray check out their city pool... 7 pools, 5 feed by hot springs at different temperatures. Contact the Chamber of Commence / Visitor Center they will send literature. You might also want to check out the Buena Vista, CO area.

July is a good time to visit Colorado. Enjoy