Ouray, United States

Departing odometer 24621...arriving odometer 24737. We only drove 116 miles today but it took several hours, due to the steep grades and switchbacks here in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The scenery is beautiful with the Aspen trees in full color ...

... probably be a little sore tomorrow!!!! It was worth it....you can see the whole town from up there!!! The town of Ouray elevation is 7706 and we hiked up three hundred feet to elevation 8006. Going to Outlaw's Restaurant tonight.....supposedly they have ...

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... most of the buildings dating back to the late 19th century. Many of the 1880-1900 buildings are still standing. Originally Ouray was established by miners chasing silver and gold in the surrounding mountains. At its height, more than 30 mines were ...