Nice drive Nice views .. beautiful scenery if your trying to save time getting to Crested Butte it's fairly shorter then going through Gunnison .

We decided we wanted to take Keblar Pass on our way back home, as we came to see the aspens peak season! We were so happy we did, this was actually some of the prettiest scenery we had seen our entire Colorado trip , we came Late September & the views were endless, lookout spots. The road turns into gravel but signage was super helpful and it did not feel unsafe! If you are considering if it’s worth it , this time of year I can vouch it is definitely worth it!

Kebler Pass is one of Colorado’s most stunning fall drives! The golden aspens stretch for miles, creating a glowing canopy of color. The road winds through breathtaking mountain views and peaceful meadows. Absolutely worth the trip for anyone chasing peak fall foliage!

Great place to see wildflowers bloom, aspen trees, ferns and beautiful streams and little waterfalls in Colorado.

Drove the road east to west on July 7, 2024 as bypass for the closed middle bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir on US50. With the closure I expected high traffic, especially at the end of a holiday weekend but it was light. Expect about 20 miles of gravel road, but in good condition with only a little washboard and a few pot holes. Speeds of 25-30mph were quite comfortable. I see no reason why ordinary passenger cars would find difficulty, but don’t be in a hurry. Take some of the time you saved by not detouring to I70 to slow down and enjoy the wild flowers and amazing scenery. But please stay in your lane when rounding bends, more than once we met an oncoming car taking the middle of the road. We had a delightful drive.

Amazing high mountain pass near Crested Butte - closed in the winter.

We had amazing experience driving through Kebler Pass during fall colors (1st week of Oct), it was drizzling on the day and driving on wet gravel road was challenging, but the fall color views were worth it !

Robby Richardson with Sport Fish Colorado is the best fishing guide in all of the western slope area, not only has he been featured in several magazines, voted best fishing guide in the gunnison valley he was also just recently featured on fox 31 news doing a special on ice fishing. Not only is he the most professional guide out there, it's refreshing to see someone with the utmost integrity and genuine passion to help others achieve their goals!!

My 11yo daughter and I have had 2 trips with Robby. Both were ice fishing for lake trout. The first we went to catch numbers and Robbie put us on fish right away and the action was good the whole trip. The second trip we went for a trophy. While the action is a little slower, Robby did get us into big fish. Two of which qualify as fish of a lifetime. We highly recommend a trip with Robby.

My son and I had a wonderful experience fishing with Seth. We caught our limit of salmon within two hours. He knew exactly where the best fishing would be on blue Mesa reservoir. What a fine Experience it was for my Simmons first fishing trip together.

My friends, family, and I have fished with Sport Fish Colorado multiple times over the last 10 years. Robby Richardson and his guides put us on the fish every time period. Whether you want to limit on kokanee salmon, our bring in the lake trout of a lifetime, Sport Fish Colorado is definitely the choice to make. Dr. Pruett

Robby is an awesome guide! He takes the time to explain what the strategy is to help be more successful. I fished with him in January and he put me on two of the biggest fish of my life! Well done Robby! I highly recommend his services!

Living in Florida and being used to catching large offshore fish, I really didn't expect much more than just a good day out on the water with Sportfish Colorado. Boy I couldn't have been more mistaken. This has been some of the funnest fishing I have done and with such talented guides working for this great company. I have now taken over 5 trips with this company and our family looks forward to many more trips in the future. I would highly encourage anyone looking for an honest, family friendly and incredibly talented fishing outfit to not overlook Sportfish Colorado. Thanks again guys, looking forward to our next trip.

We have been using Robby as a guide for several years. He always puts us on some fish and a great time is had by all. This year he accommodated a group of 20 of us and a good time was had by all!

We loved this campground! We looked at other campgrounds in the area but were so glad we stayed here because of the trees, great park host and spacious level sites! My parents stayed in the covered wagons and really enjoyed the nostalgia. The campground was conveniently located to everything we wanted to do. South Fork has all your basic needs and within 3 miles of the campground! We will definitely be back.

Our camp host was awesome! He helped back us into the spot and updated us on bear sightings and even helped my husband unhook the tight sewer hose! The place is super clean and well maintained. Trees for shade, spot by river, great privacy

I love this campground. The sites are comfortably spaced and our site was absolutely level. We were lucky enough to get on a river front site and the views are gorgeous. Ron escorted us to our side on a golf cart and was nice enough to cut down some branches so that our view would be perfect. Would definitely love to come back here.

We made reservations at silver threads a year ago in June and put down a 400 and something dollar deposit we came in today and we paid the rest of the months rent because we were going to stay a month and they did not have a spot big enough for us we have large trailers. They knew we had large trailers when we made the reservation. They could not accommodate us, but would not return our money so I am very, very angry and this place gets no stars from me and I don’t recommend anybody make a reservation there. This is a response to the owners response to me. Our trailer is 48 foot with a 10 foot porch, which they were quite well aware of when we made the reservation. The site they wanted to put us in was 40 feet long. You tell me how in the heck my trailer would’ve fit in a 40 footer. We might’ve got it in there, but we would be sticking out. We have a motorcycle and a truck and our porch which we like to let down so we can sit out and enjoy the views. We could not have done that. Also, we had reserved for a 50 amp and all that was was a 30 amp

We love this campground! It is so peaceful with great views and wonderful facilities. The sites are level, nice hookups and plenty of shade. The laundry facilities and shower house are very clean. The camp hosts (Ron, Liz, David and Jane) are so friendly and helpful. The campground is in a perfect location to get to South Fork, Creede, Del Norte and Monte Vista. We can't wait to come back!

We stayed in a covered wagon and it was so cute a cozy! The location is beautiful! It’s right on the river and we had a ton of fun tubing. Also near tons of outdoor fun - and they recommend a gorgeous paddle boarding spot. We had a great experience!

Was just at Silver Thread Basecamp this month Sept. 2025. This was our 5th or 6th year to go to Southfork and we always stay at this camp ground. Shade trees, away from the hwy. and river view. This summer had to leave two weeks early as my husband was hospitalized with blood clots. Admitted into ICU in Pueblo. No refund or credit was offered. Yes policy say no refunds due to medical reasons. Just not sure if we will return to Silver Thread. I do see policy but also I see MEDICAL reason as in ICU as a pretty good reason Credit for next year should be offered.

Simple yet expansive rec area with pit toilets, shelters, boat entries, picnic tables, and walking trails

Beautiful Colorado! Very windy and not friendly for shoreline fishing. The dogs had a blast and the kids waded around in the water for bit. I recommend having a boat or water floating of some sort. Zero amenities and absolutely breath taking scenery.

Beautiful view no mater where you are standing on or around the lake. The fishing is out standing, I was trout fishing.

A massive reservoir with tons of opportunity for different outdoor activities, be sure to stop by the visitor center as they are so helpful and helping you find the right place for what you’re looking for within the rec area, with some nice gifts and resources as well!!

So beautiful! Great stop to stretch our legs on our way through! You don't want to miss this

Great place to camp out. The sights and sounds are spectacular. Spaces are clean and ample amounts of space. I strongly recommend you stake your tent. The wind currents can be vicious, and also, watch out for nature. The little red Robin, magpie, crows, and chipmunks work as a team to go thru and pillage your camp if you leave it unattended. The best thing about this campground is the restrooms.

fun area to fish....we either catch perch or trout.....

I absolutely love this place. Views are unworldly, food was top notch, and wine was extremely tasteful. This place really is a slice of Italy in CO. Everyone there is so nice and can tell that it's very family oriented by the way it's run. They have a true passion in the things they do and it shows. I will be back without question.

Absolutely 10/10 experience. The winery is set in the most beautiful location with a spectacular view. There is ample seating, from patio couches, tables overlooking the edge, and waterfront chairs, all of it excellent. We were immediately greeted and the service was superb. The wine was very good and we both found something we liked easily. My only regret is not buying more bottles to take home!

One of the nicest little wineries that I've been to as far as atmosphere goes. The outdoor seating and overlook of the valley and mountains is really unbeatable. The wine was very nice, but not as nice as the venue and views. :)

First off the staff is very friendly and proud of their establishment. (as they should be) we LOVED the atmosphere and view. This place is classy and well thoughtout. My reason for giving only 4 stars is the lack of snacks. We shared 3 bottles of wine during the several hours there and hoped for a few more food options. This place is still a must... Make the time and come here... Bring snacks and sit back to enjoy the breathtaking sights

Great place. They offer free tasting and I our case we bought two glasses to enjoy their setting. The place is nice and a good stop if someone is in the area. We talked to the owner-sailor a bit. I am sure he has way more stories to tell. There is also some art for sale

First of all, approaching the winery was like rolling up to an Italian villa, with beautiful grounds and lush landscaping. The wine tasting was very reasonably priced, with the ability to sample 4 different wines for $10, and even included the glass. They were all very well done, and I honestly liked everything I tried. I settled for the yacht club red for my full glass, and settled down under their pergola patio, which sported incredible views and offered shade as well. We were really impressed with everything, and while we didn’t get food, we came back with 2 bottles of the Yacht Club Red, as it’s only available at the vineyard and not distributed locally. Guess just a good reason to come back! Azura was by far the best vineyard of all the ones we tried in the area and we’d absolutely come back!

Wow! It shows that an artist designed and built this place. Sitting here you are in a Colorado version of a Tuscan Villa. The people are wonderful and the wine is good. Look for the sign pointing up the hill from the main road, stop in and get a bottle to drink on the patio.

I love this Mesa. There is so much fun to find up there. There a hundreds of lake's and streams. It is cool. There are fish everywhere. The bad is the bugs get horrible. Something none at all, other times you need a shotgun for repellent because they are persistent. Either way you have to get out there and enjoy it.

Most beautiful flattop mountain iv ever seen. Well worth a 10 hour drive to camp for a few nights. Plenty of trails and campgrounds, but be aware of cooking meat that isn't covered and storing it as its bear territory here

Grand Mesa is very beautiful. I can't wait to go again next year. The colors are just so beautiful. I lived in California for 48 years so to see a real fall finally is just wonderful.

You could spend weeks here and not see it all! Gorgeous views of Grand Junction, Delta, and La Sal Mountains! Roads were in nice shape, there’s a million different lakes and the fall colors were really popping off when we were up there. There’s so much to do here, it can be overwhelming but definitely worth checking out

🔊🔊🔊 Hello Review Readers 🔊🔊🔊 Hello Y'all ..if you're looking for a fun summer drive then load up your vehicle & picnic lunches and drive the Grand Mesa loop. You can do it from either direction in a circle from Grand Junction. Going the ski area way or the Delta way is equally beautiful! Depending on how many times you stop to take pictures it's probably about a 2 1/2 -3 hour loop. At the top of the Grand Mesa there is a visitor center and many amazing lakes and breathtaking scenery. If you live anywhere in the area or just passing through on vacation do yourself a favor and drive the Grand Mesa loop. It's a very relaxing and peaceful drive. It's definitely a bucket list drive because the scenery from the top is next level. Have fun Y'all!

I thought you could rent equipment here for kayaking but it doesn’t work that way. You have to bring whatever you want. I did some hiking but had a hard time following the signs and didn’t end up where I was trying to go. There is no cell service. I drove all the way through both ways. On my way back in the evening I saw a bear crossing the road! I definitely recommend doing the drive and hiking if you like to hike but it’s difficult to understand the services and there’s no one to help as the visitors center is no longer staffed.

We visited Grand Mesa in August of 2023 and I am so glad we did! The weather was perfect. We stoped and walked along many of the larger lakes (there are over 300 lakes) . We entered from the South 50 to 65 . Visitor center is far in, nearly at top of Mesa first 6 of 12 mile drive was gravel rough road and the drive itself is pretty shaky. The visitor center was nice, the lakes around the visitor center were pretty. Overall nice experience but be prepared for mosquitos in the summer bring a repellent for the mosquitoes.

Great visitor center! Awesome exhibits of the canyon and wildlife in the area as well as cool comparisons of this canyon to the other canyons in North America. Small (crowded) gift shop and really helpful staff at the information desk. parking fills up, but there's some on each side of the visitor center. Bathrooms in the parking lot also with a water bottle fill station. Great overlook off the back deck woth a short easy walk down to the viewpoint.

The South Rim Visitor Center is conveniently located near the park entrance, making it the primary starting point for most visitors to the park. It offers ample parking, clean restrooms, and easy access to the South Rim Road, which leads to several scenic overlooks and hiking trails. It’s well-equipped to provide an introduction to the park’s unique geology and wildlife, and it offers great resources for planning your adventure. The nearby overlooks provide some of the most spectacular canyon views in the park, making it an essential part of any visit.

Great place for information & education in the black canyon. There are some hands on activities. You can purchase t-shirts, stickers and more. Note that Colorado is a bag-free state so you’ll need to carry your items out. Highly recommend!

Nice visitor center with friendly staff and reasonably priced souvenirs. The views of the canyon are great from the visitor center but I would recommend going through the trail at the back to an overlook for much better views. Due to the July heat, we did not stay for too long but the visit was worthwhile.

Beautiful and unique sight to behold, it’s hard to see the magnificent and breathtaking depth that these canyons are, it was an easy walk from the visitor center to a great overlook. There is some informational content in the visitor center. There is no water up here. Outhouse was clean and heated

The main attraction is the views of the canyon from the trails just outside the visitors center. The parking lot tends to fill up, so we parked at a pull out that was about a half mile from the visitors center and walked along the rim trail to the center. You get many different glances at the gorge, and it is not as crowded as the area right around the visitors center.

Excellent location for this visitor's center! Inside there's the typical ranger's desk complete with maps and all the information you could need; a store; and some fascinating information regarding the geology and history of the park. Just outside there's a picnic table (having it labeled as a picnic area on the park maps is a little misleading) and some benches, and a boardwalk a short distance down to an amazing overlook. There's also 2 separate restroom buildings, so potty opportunities abound here! For what it's worth, we did just about everything the south rim has to offer (short of going into the canyon) in under 8 hours or so. Kids did the junior ranger program, we hit all the overlooks and did the Warner Point Trail, as well. Did the Rim Rock Trail from here to a little ways past Tomichi Point, but turned around as it was getting dark. Also drove down the East Portal Road and got as close to Crystal Dam as we could. Skipped the Uplands and Oak Flat Trails, but did stick around after dark for a pretty cool astronomy program near the campground.

We happened to see the historic buildings on our way to black canyon and decided to take a look. We're so glad we stopped by! AMAZING collection. Also dog friendly, leashed. Option to do guided tour or self guided. Guided tour is about 1.5hr, highly recommend! There are artifacts of all kinds guns, apparel, saloons, medical/dentistry, tools, foods, music literally everything. The owner, Mr.Fike, was also there! You will love it

Passed this on our way down to telluride. Had to stop when we made the trip back toward Denver. Absolutely loved everything! Highly recommend a guided tour, you'll learn a lot and get closer to the buildings/rooms to look around and ask questions. All staff is super friendly, the whole place is also dog friendly so you don't have to leave your pup in the car. Will definitely be back if we make our way through Montrose in the future!

Awesome museum that has several different buildings and artifacts. The owner started collecting artifacts at age 4 and has continued throughout his lifetime. There's so much to see and learn. There are informative signs all over the place to help you understand what you are seeing, and it's packed full of great historical pieces. This is a great treat for locals and tourists alike. June was super helpful, and there were so many great souvenirs at the giftshop. We thought it was cool that Mr. Fike (founder/owner) is there on site and happy to answer any questions you may have. Everyone was so friendly here, and the self guided tour was nice, we would love to come back and do a guided tour. They also do ghost tours and special events like weddings here! We got some really cool solar t-shirts that change color in the sun while we were here too. I highly recommend visiting when you're in the area!

What a hidden, historical gem this museum is! The gentleman who started up this museum has been collecting items starting at the tender age of 4 years old-there's 80 year's worth of collecting to enjoy. We did the self guided tour but will definitely go back for the guided tour. A highly recommended stop off the beaten path!

Fantastic tour by local guide . Huge collection of artifacts, learned a lot of history of turn of the century West, and indeed history of American culture.

So many great items to see and you can get a tour guide 👍🏾

A gem of a museum with passionate staff and the Museum Director was there himself! Good way to spend 1.5-2 hours looking around the artefacts. Nice little shop with some vintage items.

I wish I had better words to describe it other than amazing, life changing, and just WOW! Because it was all of that and more. I was honored to get to celebrate Ben’s 13,000 jump and my 40th year of sobriety. Thank you Ben from the bottom of my heart! AMAZING and so much more!!

This was my first jump and it was amazing! I was nervous so having Ben explain everything and be confident and calm really helped me do something I’ve always wanted to do. As soon as I got down I wanted to do it again. I highly recommend getting the video and pictures. It all goes so fast it is nice to be able to re live it. The plane was small, but the flight was smooth. Thank you Ben and company. That was fantastic!!

Had the most amazing experience. I jumped with Shawn and he was the best. Made sure I felt comfortable and remembered everything I was supposed to do while jumping. If you’re on the fence about making the jump, just do it! You won’t regret and you might even end up like me ready to take the next jump again as soon as possible!

Such a fun experience! Shawn was super cool and felt incredibly safe. We can see how people become obsessed with skydiving! The photos and videos were also so worth it to have for a lifetime of memories!

My son wanted to tandem skydive and couldn’t find anyone who took kids under 18. Then he found Ultimate. Amazing from start to finish. He flew tandem with Ben. Ben is so experienced he makes it look easy. Communication was great and we couldn’t be happier with the video/pics we bought along with the experience. Our son had an unforgettable jump. We will definitely be back.

I scheduled a session for my husband to celebrate turning 40. We could not have asked for a better experience!! My husband jumped with Shawn and there could not have been a better match! The staff were so kind, friendly and outgoing. It is so refreshing to interact with people who love what they do for living. 10/10 my husband will do again. 10/10 we recommend!! I am stealing a line here but "I don't know you but I love you" so just do it!!

Great experience for my daughter. She absolutely loved the experience. Only regret is I didn’t get to go as well because of weather. We will be back in a couple of years to do it again. Ben’s the best. Thanks again guys! The lunch recommendation was spot on as well. Definetly should eat at Tacos Garcia after your jump! It was delicious, thanks Ben.

Truly awesome museum with wonderful videos and displays. The staff was great and you can tell how much pride the tribe has in their museum. We were honored to be able to enjoy it.

I was surprised that the wife of Ouray I'd actually buried on the grounds of the museum

It's a wonderful museum, so much to see. There are tv"s where you interact with and are able to watch many different things about the Ute tribe of the history and many of things. Many benches to set and take in the views. Outside was also very interesting and informative. A great museum.

I walk with the dog here in the mornings. Its quiet and peaceful. There is a wooden walkway that leads to the Uncompahgre River. I've spotted cranes, geese and ducks on the river. Lots of people like to start river trips from this spot. On the other side of the road is the museum. The architecture is interesting and the museum has informative displays. Children enjoy exploring the many yurts built on the grounds. There is a trail beyond the grounds that lead to Riverbottom and Cerise Park.

Great smaller museum telling a history that has been ignored. Recommend a couple hours if you want to watch all videos and read the stories.

A gem of a museum. This museum was recommended by a local and it did not disappoint. Excellent text and a film described the history of the Ute. I particularly was interested to see an example of a resin coated basket. They have some beautiful clothing on display. There is also an excellent gift store

Spend a few hours here with a group of friends. A very moving experience. A welcoming warm staff. Some history I knew very little about

Absolutely love this Park. We spent four nights there and loved the views, the wildlife and the peaceful vibe of the campground. The restrooms were clean and the showers had great water pressure. Plenty of shade trees and the RV sites are easy to access. Highly recommend.

Visited this park for a few hours early October. This is an amazing find we just happened across as we we're heading toward Montrose from Ouray. Excellent views with lake, mountains, rolling hills all in one shot. Stopped by the visitor's center. Staff there was top notch answering questions about the park, but also about various Colorado sites. While the park is not huge, it is an exemplary example of why Colorado does tourism right!

Camped two nights in our class b camper van with our two doggies and it was a beautiful campground. The campground has some nice short trails for walking the dogs. The views were amazing of the Reservoir. The sites were clean and so were the shower rooms. The campground is close to town. There were a lot of deer at this campground. I will definitely revisit this place.

We stayed at the Elk Ridge campground. Views from sites on the outer loop are amazing. Our site (123) came with a neat fire pit and grill. The campground was quiet. A steep trail leads down to the reservoir and more trails below. Cell service is excellent. Laundry is on site, with dryers running for one hour on $2. The town of Ridgway is just 5 miles away, and Ouray and Telluride are within beautiful drives.

We stayed in the yurt during the hot summer month of July. Great news! Air conditioner in the yurt! Our campground host brought over a hammock to use since hammocks are not allowed to be tied to ANY tree in ANY state park. Love the solution! Positioned well within the state near a national park (Gunnison) and loads of hiking trails. We drove into Ouray and up the million dollar highway to Silverton for the jaw dropping views and white knuckle ride. The kids had a lot of fun at the swim beach. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked. We loved listening to the foxes at night. Thanks for a great time Ridgway! #COParksPassport

Beautiful facility hoped to windsurf the lake. Camp sites are not directly located on the lake. Boat ramp surrounded by high bluffs in a narrow bay making windsurfing challenging. Ranger recommended the access down the road where cars can drive upon the beach. Unfortunately fall low water limited use of that area.

Beautiful State Park! One of the best in CO. The Visitor's Center has more stuff in it than a Dollar Store :-) A big improvement would be to patch all the wide cracks in the roads - my poor RV was going to disintegrate after hitting all those. It would be an easy fix.

Amazing scenery and all throughout the million dollar highway . This happens to be situated as soon as one starts driving up on the highway . I won’t say it’s an easy drive but not very difficult either . Parking is available but very limited just meant for sightseeing and taking photos. Ouray is connected to silverton through this route and is probably one of the most beautiful routes .

Bear Creek Falls in Colorado offers two scenic experiences: a moderate hike in Telluride leads to an 80-foot waterfall surrounded by forest and mountains, while the Ouray location features a dramatic 120-foot drop easily viewed from a roadside pullout. Both showcase Colorado’s natural beauty in unique ways.

This is a must-stop on the Million Dollar Highway if parking space permits it. The falls are not visible right away and we might have missed it but there is an observation deck right there which was very easy to access.

Amazing views of one “fall”. Maybe there are more falls in winter? It is worth a 30-min stop.

From"Explore Lincoln City" Drift Creek Falls is an easy hike wandering through Sitka spruce trees to a gorgeous 75-foot waterfall. Overlooking the falls is a 240-foot suspension bridge, a sight in and of itself. This hike is 3 miles round trip with an optional Northern Loop for an additional mile. *August 2024: Please note that the southern access to Drift Creek Falls is closed. Please use the northern access. Directions: Leaving Lincoln City from the north on Highway 101 and Highway 18 junction, travel east 4.5 miles on Hwy 18. Turn right and travel south on Bear Creek County Road 3.5 miles. Continue 7 miles on Forest Service Road 17 (NF 17) to trailhead

Amazing views of falls and mountain sides

One of the best views of Colorado. Got to see the history of the Million Dollar Highway

Amazing experience. The climb to the top of the falls was definitely very steep and rocky but great view! Definitely not super athletic and the first outdoor exercise we did in the altitude so it kicked our butt a bit on the way up. Down was not too bad, just navigating the rocks down. Lower view of the falls definitely allows you to experience the powerful falls more directly. Easy to navigate. A fair number of steps down to the very bottom but you can get a get experience opting out of that if you want.

An absolute must-see in Ouray! Box Cañon Falls Park is one of those places that makes you stop and just soak it all in. The power of the waterfall echoing through the narrow canyon walls is breathtaking — you can feel the mist and hear the roar long before you see it! The rock formations are incredible, sculpted over time by rushing water, and the views from the bridges and walkways are absolutely mesmerizing. There’s a peaceful beauty in the contrast — raw power and serene natural design all in one place. We also loved learning about the rare Black Swifts that return here every summer to nest along the cliffs — such a special touch that makes the park even more unique. It’s an easy walk, family-friendly, and the sound of the falls inside the canyon is something you’ll never forget. Whether you’re a nature lover, photographer, or just exploring Ouray’s charm, this stop is a highlight of any Colorado trip!

Cool location we stumbled on by chance. But we are sure glad we did. We are on a motorcycle tour and we ride each day. And we look for cool “lunch” locations to have a picnic lunch. In our search we found Box Canon Falls. While it is not a picnic ground it is an Awsome natural water fall worth seeing. There is a charge to get in. About $7 per person. There are discounts for seniors and military members. There is an entrance with a gift shop and public bathrooms. And a water dispensing station. One picnic table near the entrance where we sat. But you could find locations along the way. But not as convenient! The falls are about a 5 minute walk from the entrance. There are two (2) walking loops. One goes over the top and is roughly a 1/2 mile walk with a 200’ climb up and down. The other is a much shorter walk to the lower level of the falls. Also has steps and a large catwalk that takes you to the mouth of the falls and the pools at the base. You can walk down steps to the base and feel the mist and touch the water It’s quite beautiful and you can feel the power of the falls. Well worth the money to see and you can certainly do both loops if you feel fit enough. If you want the less strenuous walk. Go to the base of the falls. 5 minutes to get to the falls. Maybe 10 minutes out of walking. As they say with steps. Going down is optional. Coming up is mandatory. Enjoy!

A can't miss experience. If you are anywhere near this beautiful canyon and magnificent waterfall, you have to go. The enclosed nature of the water fall and sheer volume of water falling vibrates your whole body as you are able to observe very close to the waterfall. Definitely memorable.

Great experience! The power of the waterfall is amazing. Make sure to go to the bottom as well as look down from the suspension bridge. It’s a short hike up to the bridge but well worth it! Rainbow was over Ouray, looked like we were seeing from underneath it. Amazing!

Wow wow wow. Started off with the high bridge trail. My four year old was able to manage the trek up with a little help and guidance. Breathtaking views from the top. This was followed by a march to the bottom of the falls. I was surprised by how uncrowded the bottom part of the park was. Easily able to walk right up to the water and feel the spray. Incredibly loud! Then we walked to the very bottom and got right up next to the water, which we stuck our hands in. It was freezing! Beautiful and well worth the trip.

Amazing place with a stunning waterfall! The waterfall is absolutely breathtaking — a must-see! You can also hike up the valley for an incredible view looking down at the charming town below. The scenery is surreal, and the whole experience feels like a postcard come to life. Highly recommend visiting! It has $7 per person entry fee.

This is an amazing spot. The 4x4 high clearance trail is about a level 4 out of 10 to get to this location. You will need 33 inch or higher tires and lockers would help in some spots. But truly a must do trail. Fantastic views.

This was a very pretty trail! We attempted it in a 4 door Jeep last year, but had to turn around because it felt pretty sketchy. We returned this year with a 4 door razor and it was much easier! There was only one spot that we ended up on 3 wheels, but it was much easier to navigate in the smaller vehicle.

Yankee Boy is one of my favorite Basin in Colorado. We always come here every year. The wildflowers here are spectacular if you are lucky you might see wildlife such as bear, deer and many more.

Take your car as far as it can go and just hike up -you will love every second of it. Just bring pants and a rain jacket -it hailed on me last week right as I reached the base of mount Sneffels

Beautiful. Really fun road to get there too. We were stopping sooo many times for scenery. Absolutely gorgeous.

I would be more than happy to spend the rest of my days on this trail, in this area ❤️ pictures never do any justice! Absolutely beautiful! Please stay the trail ✌️🤙

Unbelievable views! We drove over from Telluride for the day looking to get away from the city and closer to the mountains. It was the perfect choice. The higher you go the more challenging the drive. But the scenery near the top is worth it. 4x4 vehicle with some good ground clearance is recommended and is almost a must for the final leg of the drive.

The only reasonable price for over night park that I can find while I’m in town .

I LOVE the Gondola ride to Telluride! This is 1 of my favorite day trips!

Awesome for the whole family. Good for friends too. Free mountain top ride

Not only the best place to park in Telluride but also the best way to get around.

Lots of parking, easy access to get to the gondola.

The view itself was 5 stars. The fact it was free parking made it a 10/5 stars! 🥲

I parked here every single day that I taught skiing for the last 4 seasons. What's not to like?! Free parking, reasonable size parking spots, a Tesla Supercharging station and 2 free Level 2 EV charging slots!

Past experiences were better. This time around the condo we rented was not in good condition. The bathroom sinks barely had water pressure, the toilet wouldn’t flush, the shower doors were broken, it wasn’t as clean as it used to be and when we first walked in it smelled so strong like pinesol we had to open all the windows and doors to air it out. Called the front office to get things fixed and at first they said it will need to air over night, I explained the toilet had over flowed and we had to clean up the floors, what if it gets worse and over flows to the carpet? Then they sent someone to fix it, however the other bathroom started having issues. For the price we paid it wasn’t worth the hassle.

The place does offer cool views and some fun activities like the lift and alpine coaster. But, this was such a disappointment. We rented a two bedroom condo and as soon as we walked in, the place stunk. We immediately opened all windows and patio doors and started rubbing the fans. I found a can of sanitizing aerosol spray, but it didn’t mask the stink of the space. The carpet was disgusting, stains all throughout the floor from years of neglect. We were so excited initially, but the reality was gross. Our clothes stunk after we left. It’s also a hike from downtown Durango (we knew this), but there is an awesome Hot Springs facility nearby I’d highly recommend. As someone mentioned, many things at the resort are closed in the summer (naturally). For those reviewing before booking, I’d skip this place if I had high standards for where I stay. It needs some love (and renovation). Avoid the “I wish we’d have stayed somewhere else” feeling.

🚨FUTURE BRIDES BEWARE🚨 One of my friends had the MOST beautiful wedding at Dante’s at Purgatory Resort, a place where MANY are waitlisted to get married here. The venue, gorgeous, the ceremony outside gorgeous. Let’s talk about the reception and why Purgatory is getting 1 star from me. There is absolutely no reason that the kitchen should’ve been asked not once, but TWICE to please wait until the end of speeches to resume cleaning because THE ONLY thing you could hear after dinner during speeches WAS THE KITCHEN. There is no way being that close in proximity and the fact that they work there, that they definitely know how loud the kitchen can get. I asked for them to give us 20 minutes until we’re on the dance floor, another guest actually went and yelled at them 5 minutes later. I did not agree with this approach, yet the employees still did not stop banging plates and pans in the sink as well as the loud conversations. Employees were rude, did not stop interrupting and being loud. It was extremely disappointing as my friends GUEST, so you can only imagine how embarrassed she felt on HER day because of YOUR staff. Additionally, we double checked what our selections for the dinner, they served MULTIPLE people the wrong item. More than 5 of us have it documented that we ordered the steak, and they provided 4 of us with chicken. They wouldn’t bring out more steak, and argued with wedding guests about it as well. Highly unprofessional, I know how much my friends paid to have their wedding at Purgatory and the ONLY part that made it worth it was the view.

Went here for the summer activities. It was ok. Views were great, the mountain coaster was fun. Very fast! Wanted to do the alpine slide but they closed it because it was supposed to start sprinkling. Gem mining was ok. Given that we didn’t use the whole passes and the refund policy on the website is completely different than what is practiced, it was beyond disappointing as my son and I drove 4.5hrs to come up here. Don’t think I’ll be back for the summer activities, given they will close things at random and not uphold the refund policy stated online. Just enjoy the city of Durango and bypass this place in the summer.

Website was very misleading when booking lessons. It does not show availability but makes it seem the reservation takes, only making it further difficult in attempting to request a refund. Would not have chosen here if I had known.

Came here for the summer fun activities. Naturally it starts raining. No big deal, not the parks fault. But you'd think while waiting you could go explore the shops And places to eat, ya know kill some time waiting on the weather. Except every place here is closed other than the pizza place. Which is crazy during summer season.

We went for the day to enjoy the ski lift, alpine slide, and mountain coaster. Our boys, 10 and 13, had the time of their lives. There was some lightening nearby that shut down those activities for a bit but we hung around, played disc golf, sat and just enjoyed the scenery.

Very beautiful and unique hot spring spouting from a soda shaped-fountain! It must’ve rained not too long ago from my visit because the small pool was overflowing with spring water. If you sat in it I’m sure it would cover an average height person (5’8) from the shoulders down. I only dipped my feet and would give it a 72° rating. Pretty lukewarm, not hot at all.

Beautiful views. It's not really a hot spring. It's more like a cold spring with some kind of moldy mushy water all around it. It's definitely worth stopping for the view. It's very sad about the fires. I'm praying for those affected by this horrible forest fire that started in a house on the hill. Its been burning for days.

Cool place and it’s on the road and you can take a quick stop and visit. Water is flowing always and little slippery while go near to the water.

Free road side stop. I suggested a cloth or some wipes, you will get slimy. Rocks are very very slippery with growth. Warm rather than hot. Fun colors to look at. Don't expect to swim.

Really pretty side of the road attraction to stop at for a few pictures. Gorgeous views all around. The colors that the minerals have created are beautiful.

It’s a cute spot but not really what you might expect if you come with the expectation to swim haha. You can dip your toes in if you wanted but not really much else.

Interesting thermal spring, though water is only lukewarm, located right next to Hwy 550 just north of Hermosa area. Lots of water spilling out & down hillside which covers the ground in multiple colors, red, orange, etc. Worth a quick stop.

Very disappointed considering the money you pay for these rooms. They need updating and maintenance badly. Rooms smell very old and musty. Hair dryer sparked and smoked when I tried to use. Plugs were are all old and loose wouldn't hold chargers in the socket. Gross stains on the carpet, no exhaust fan in the bathroom, the light switch for the bathroom had to be held and wiggled to stay on. The AC made a awful mildew smell in the room. We stayed 5 days and had cleaners come in mid week, they didn't changed out sheets and upon getting into bed didn't even make it just threw comforter up. Didn't replenish TP, Coffee, ice bucket liner or soap. When I found one to ask, she was eating her lunch in one of the rooms she was cleaning. This hotel has a great location and nice amenities, it's a shame it could be so nice. The pool could be really nice too, but they have all of the sliders in the room blocked so you can't open them, and the knob for the jets on the spa was broken off. Also, don't be fooled into paying river front view for 70 dollars more, you'll have cars and trees blocking your view. It's not really a river view. Front desk receptionist was very nice.

It is NOT the Durango Downtown Inn anymore. It is now the Roost. The hotel rooms have been redone into studio apartments which are small and rent for an outrageous amount of money. I was merely visiting someone who lives there.

As others have noted here, this place closed as a hotel years ago, now from what I hear overpriced apartments. I read last hotel guests staying there with reservations were kicked out early after it sold. I stayed here several times over 5 year period when it was a hotel when shuttling my son back and forth to summer camp. Great family memories, but hotel often disappointed for reasons you can read in other reviews, wi-fi was out all the time, kinda grungy, but it did have a great location. Last time we stayed several things were not working right and we stopped staying here during our last camp trips. It is clear to me in hindsight the owner decided years ago to harvest the hotel, he overcharged, underdelivered, little care for the place, I watched it deteriorate over my stays, until he could sell the place for the real estate. Still because of a family connection I will never forget this place, it will always have a place in my heart, poor services and all. Durango is a fun place, stay in downtown area, great town to walk in.

The place was just fine. I had no complaints at all.

Location - easy two block walk to middle of historic downtown. Staff - very accommodating and pleasant. Room - clean nice beds, prefer the courtyard view, river view is across motel parking lot. Other - laundry on site, pool good for little kids, nice courtyard with tables and benches. Would stay again.

Place was decent. Hot tub was great. Pool was way too cold!!! For an indoor pool I felt it should have been heated. Andrew, I believe his name was, was the best at the front counter! Very personable, knew his way around town and gave us great advice. Also got us more coffee for our room. 😘

We were pulling a teardrop trailer and in the back they have a great place to park long vehicles. We had some trouble getting a room assigned but it was fixed up quickly. The location was great. Just a short walk to the downtown restaurants, breweries, and shops. It's not fancy, but it was clean and they are pet friendly and we travel with our 5 lb little dog. We would definitely stay there again.

Great way to visit Silverton and see gorgeous mountain scenery along the way. I took the "gondola car" (both directions) and it suited me nicely. The outward-facing bench seat means _every_ seat is a window seat (vs. in the enclosed cars, where not everyone gets to be by a window). Downsides of being out of the enclosed cars: weather (hot, cold, or otherwise) and exhaust fumes. If you can handle those things then you might as well get the full experience. But you still have access to concessions and to the restroom like everyone else. It is a long ride, with a few hours in Silverton, so if you ride the train both ways be prepared for a full day. For a family with smaller children, the train up and bus back might be a better option just to shorten the duration. Photographers: you don't have much time to compose and shoot, so you kind of have to anticipate things coming up. Ask a conductor, they're really helpful and knowledgable at where your best shots might happen. Your wide angle lens maybe has a better chance; you can miss by a little and fix it later with a crop.

This was a great experience, the views were incredible. I highly recommend the Night Sky car it has a glass roof that allows you to see the grandeur of the mountains as you go through the narrow passes. It also has complementary beverages and a snack, adult beverages are available. There's also a First Class attendant to serve you and provide information about the ride. Sean was our attendant and was great.

Hi, everyone! Whenever you come to Durango please Do visit this historical museum. The entrance is free and there is also a souvenir shop in the entrance. I highly recommend this place. You will have a memorable time, I assure that. Until then take care and God bless.

Durango is a beautiful town with lots of shops and eatery. The area around the train station is really nice. The hotels are a little pricey but you're on vacation so enjoy. The train ride to Silverton is breath taking. Worth every penny. I would do it again. The quaint town of Silverton embedded in the valley of the surrounding mountains is a must see. Yes I would definitely visit again.

As a senior citizen, this train ride was the greatest experience of my bucket list. A wonderful train ride which takes in Beautiful scenery and a great staff. It is a hidden treasure waiting to be explored. And ask for Nicholas, the head conductor as he is an encyclopedia of the train world. Very kind and thoughtful associates. Trust them to give you a pleasant experience.

The scenery! The smells. Fresh air. Beautiful creatures. Waterfalls. Pack a lunch. The train food is limited and expensive. Good for a cup of coffee (and the train coffee is good) or a bag of crisps. Lovely people work on the train. Hope I can return.

This was absolutely worth every penny. The scenery is so beautiful that pictures just don't do it justice. You have got to take this train ride just once! You will not be disappointed. Make sure you take some snacks and drinks if you don't wanna pay for high prices on the ride. It also has a bathroom on board in the coach areas. The sites and silverton will take your breath away if you appreciate life. The deer at the end just made it a wonderful day.

12/2021 They have a big sign by the highway that says "national forest information". Don't believe it. In my experience most forest service employees are friendly, helpful folks. Not here. The person I spoke with was without a doubt the rudest and most unhelpful person I have spoken with in recent memory. Must have been in a hurry for lunchtime to roll around or maybe she had gas pains, but she clearly didn't have any time or any inclination to help me. This place is not meant for interaction with the public - it seems to be an office for their own business and they obviously don't want to be bothered by pesky citizens and their questions. Don't waste your time, keep your happy disposition, and just drive right on by.

We had better success than some of the other reviewers. Though we had to wait and wait and then wait some more. We we able to get the maps we needed and advice on USFS road conditions. To the lady staff person who helped us: you were so right about the back roads in the Silverton area. We made it through but they were very rough even for our AWD and we managed to cause a brake line to fail! We visited September 20th 2021.

I didn't blame the forest service when firewood permits couldn't be issued thanks to Trump and company, but now that they're sending chainsaws into wilderness areas, you wonder what the people in charge here are even for. It's a wilderness area for a reason. We have plenty of trees they can go in and cut down in non-wilderness areas and team up with their BLM buddies east of town to drill for oil, leave the wilderness areas alone. Whoever made this decision should be ashamed and move back to Ohio where they can trash nature all they want.

Everybody here was incredibly helpful and a joy to interact with! Thanks again guys!

Really knowledgeable and friendly staff who will help if you have any questions. Also a good place to go if you're a tourist to get some maps or buy some fun souvenirs.

Super helpful! Was able to give us great advice on what roads were open. We come to Durango almost every summer. We always stop by for maps and information.

Great

My wife and I scheduled an afternoon ride on Thursday. Brianna was a great guide and the horses were so gentle. We liked it so much we booked a breakfast ride the next day. Jennifer was awesome and the breakfast afterwards was delicious and filling. We would definitely do it again when we come back!

Jennifer is fantastic! This was my kids’ first trail ride and she ensured they felt safe and had fun. Spectacular views of the mountains and through national forest land. The horses are lovely!

We had a great time on our ride! This was our first time in Colorado, beautiful place we can’t wait to go back!! Brandon took us on our ride it was just my husband and I. He told us so much about Mancos Colorado. This trip was short but next time we go we will be going with Rimrock again they have over night stays, dinner , so many choices again thank you Brandon & Jennifer!! We can’t wait to see you guys again, Carlos & Sindra Ramirez

One of the best trail rides I’ve done! Me and my girlfriend went for her birthday and it was an all day ride just the two of us and our guide. We made stops and looked at cool spots in the mountains and had a lovely relaxing ride through beautiful scenery! Would highly recommend! Super friendly and knowledgeable people. Don’t hesitate to book!

We can’t say enough good things about our experience. Lynne greeted us when we arrived & was super friendly. Gretchen took us on our trail ride & she was so personable - we enjoyed our time with her & learning about the area. The surroundings are gorgeous & it was such a peaceful ride. We would highly recommend Rimrock Outfitters. God bless y’all.

We did a breakfast ride this morning and loved it! Jennifer is very friendly and fun to be around. Brandon was our "chef" today and cooked up some mighty fine vittles! We wish the ride had been longer. And that the rain had held off for a while longer..but the experience was great. Hope we can do a longer ride to enjoy more of the beautiful countryside. Thanks for giving us another wonderful memory! 7/18/25

For years we have scheduled a trail ride every time we come to Colorado. This by far was the most beautiful and best trail ride we have ever had. Lynn was delightful and we thoroughly enjoyed the two hour ride and talking with her along the way. We highly recommend scheduling this outfitter. Our only regret is it couldn’t have been longer!

Best vacation we have ever had!!! Food was amazing and really took care of our special food needs. The drinks were super. The staff so welcoming.

Exceptional experiences well beyond what any other dude ranch’s provide with trips to Mesa Verde, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, human foosball, trap shooting, ATV’s and spectacular stars at night with no light pollution. The dude ranch activities were exceptional however, Robert’s passion, hospitality and cooking were even more exceptional.

Our family had an amazing experience! The staff work as a team to make sure everyone has a great week. You can adjust your activities throughout the stay, and choose from a huge range of options which are all included. We prioritized horse back riding but still got in rafting, ATVs, mountain biking, kayaks and more. Unbelievably, the kids never even went in the pool as there were so many other more exciting options (laser tag, paintball, trampoline, feeding animals, running around the ranch, crafts, etc). The food was great, and they went out of their way to make sure everyone got taken care of. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and very functional. Robert and team have clearly thought hard about guest experience and perfected a horse centered family summer camp. Every detail is considered. Every person working there is a star at their role, whether its wrangling, working in the dining area, or as a kids counselor. We can't wait to go back.

It was amazing. The staff was the best and Robert and his staff’s cooking was amazing. Brooke,Olivia,Will, Loura, Carlos, Sarah, and Caroline were amazing people who were extremely kind. I would highly recommend this to anybody and it was a great family vacation.

I want to live here like Jack Torrance: forever. We wanted a vacation where we didn’t have to worry about meal or activity planning and man did Majestic deliver. Our kids (13, 10 and 6) all had a fabulous time. Every day was packed with choices for different mini-adventures and we tried just about all of them. The meals were excellent. If I lived here and they were a restaurant I’d come just to eat. Staff was A+. Friendly, helpful, accomodating. One highlight was playing baseball with the other families. Even though I coach I forgot how much fun it is to just play a game. Felt like a kid again…that’s priceless. Not the cheapest vacation but I felt we got more than our money’s worth, to the point where I hope this place is still around in a few years because it seems like a steal. Hope they make it last. I hope to be back again someday.

My family visited in 2019 in it was by far one of the best family vacations we ever planned. I have two boys, they were 9 and 13 at our visit and they still rate this experience over any theme park we ever visited. This place is “overnight camp” for the entire family and everyone can find something they enjoy. From the breakfast bell in the morning, to our tired heads hitting the pillows at night, we had memories EVERYDAY! Some days were family activities, some days were “everyone did their own thing”. White Water Rafting, Mesa Verde, Horseback riding the trails, fishing, canoeing, electric bikes, archery, shooting, swimming, relaxing, line dancing, wine tasting, movies under the stars, electric “bull” riding, human foosball, family kickball, duck races, bonfires, the memories are endless. The counselors are more than willing to help with little kids, to make sure Mom/Dad get to do what they want too… Teens find other teens to hang with. The food was amazing, and even accommodated a couple very picky people in my family. Not one person on this ranch wouldn’t do anything to make your stay better. I would highly, HIGHLY, recommend this Majestic Dude Ranch, you will NOT be disappointed.

Omg this place is magical!!! We had the most wonderful time at the Majestic Dude Ranch. Jamie and Robert were so accommodating and helpful. My daughter loved the horses and the sweet cows. The playground and trampoline were a huge hit as well. The food was absolutely perfect and the company could not be better. Can't wait to come back to this gem.