Ouray CO Jeeping and History Run

August 1st 2022

Description

Lets explore the scenic and historic Jeep trails around Ouray CO and the San Juan mountains.

Trails range from very easy to “get your heart racing”.  (Black Bear)  Stock 4X4’s can do all the trails in the area except Poughkeepsie Gulch and Black Bear.  Those trails require two lockers and / or high clearance.

A typical day for Peggy and me is to hold a drivers meeting at our house at 9:00am.  Then off to the trails.  Lunch is on the trail.  We usually return about 4:00pmish.  Then we all gather on our deck, have a potluck dinner, drink beer, and tell stories. Next day do it again.

There are many “non-Jeeping” things to do in the area.  Peggy and I can guide you to our favorites.  Also, we must include Peggy’s “Cemetery Tour”.  Yep, Peggy does a great presentation about the history of Silverton and Amimus valley by touring the Silverton cemetery.

Book accommodations early.  Hotels, VRBO homes, RV Parks fill up very quickly.  Here are websites that will help you.  https://www.colorado.com/co/ouray/travel-information-services/chambers-commerce

 

https://www.visitouray.com/

Run Checklist

Always Required

  • HAM Radio on 146.550 MHz
  • Full-Sized Spare Tire
  • Seat Belts
  • First Aid Kit
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Battery Tiedown
  • Working Brakes
  • Tow Straps
  • Tow Points

Run Requirements

  • 33+ Sized Tire

Run Recommendations

  • Front Axle Locker
  • Rear Axle Locker
  • Roll Cage
  • Winch

Trail Rating

Trail Rating 3

Difficulty Level: 3

Trail Rating 1 Graded road; Any 4x4 vehicle or higher clearance 2x4 vehicle with no other modifications
Trail Rating 2 Road rarely maintained; 4x4 with no low bumpers. Anti-sway bar disconnects recommended. Minimum 30" tires and some off-road experience is helpful
Trail Rating 3 Difficult terrain and road rarely maintained; 33" tires, Suspension lift, Off-road driving experience, body armor and Rear locker recommended. Stock vehicles will likely take damage
Trail Rating 4 Very difficult terrain, road never maintained; 33" tires, sway-bar disconnects, Rear locker, and Rock sliders required. 35" tires, front locker, Full cage, and 4:1 transfer-case recommended. Chance of mechanical failure and body damage
Trail Rating 5 Extremely difficult terrain with large obstacles and roll over potential; Full cage required, 37" tires strongly recommended. Good chance of mechanical failure and strong chance of body damage

Location

Rendezvous @ 180 5th Avenue Ouray CO 81427

Our house address is:  180 5th Avenue Ouray CO 81427

John Cell: 949-981-2141

Peggy Cell:  949-981-2135

Participants

There are currently 9 of 9 slots filled.

  • TRAIL BOSS
  • HAM: KN6NDU

EasyLine

Meeting @ Rendezvous

0 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: n/a

Buck wild

Meeting @ Rendezvous

1 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: kk6dcz

DesertGuy

Meeting @ Rendezvous

0 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: KN6JYD

JYD

Meeting @ Rendezvous

1 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: N/A

MADGAS

Meeting @ Rendezvous

0 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: N/A

Spo Daddy

Meeting @ Rendezvous

1 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: N/A

Tenderfoot

Meeting @ Rendezvous

0 passengers, 0 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: N/A

Vic 7

Meeting @ Rendezvous

0 passengers, 1 extra seats

Not available to Guests...

  • HAM: N/A

Guest

Meeting @ Rendezvous

1 passengers, 2 extra seats

Not available to Guests...