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We offer a full day adventure that begins 8.1 miles south of Ouray on U.S. 550, County Road 20. There is a parking area where we deliver your OHV and meet for your ride up Corkscrew Gulch. You'll start with unparalled views of the Red Mountains, and quickly experience many of the most incredible OHV trails anywhere. San Juan County is home to Silverton, the end point of the Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge train.  US550 & Ouray County Road 20 Corkscrew Parking and Drop Point San Juan County has a rich mining history, and as a result, many mining trails lead up gorges and gulches, connecting the mill to the mines. You'll experience the refreshing coolness of pure high mountain air and pine forest scents, with waterfalls, streams, and snowbanks along the way. You can easily plan multiple day OHV rides beginning at this starting point. With delivery and pick up service, we make it simple to enjoy the trails and experience the many wonderful sites in the San Juans. Plan your trip carefully, as the time can pass quickly. Silverton does not allow UTV/ATV/SxS traffic inside the city limits, so you first planning decision is - will you go to the edge of town, park, and walk into town (see map below)? If not, then you will want to pack snacks, drinks, and a lunch, and carry those onboard. San Juan County enforces ordinances requiring helmets to be worn by anyone under age 18, and eye protection for occupants in OHV's without full windshields. Here is the link to the OHV ordinances: https://sanjuancounty.colorado.gov/sites/sanjuancounty/files/2020-02/ohv_ordinance_2017-02.pdf
Your chosen routes in San Juan County, when entering from Corkscrew Gulch, typically involve Hurricane and California Passes and down California Gulch to the Animas Forks ghost town. From this point, you will have options for the many gulches that exist between Animas Forks and Silverton, along San Juan County Road 2. The longer routes to the east include Engineer, Cinnamon, and Stony Passes. Gulches to the west along County Road 2 include Picayne and Eureka, and to the east Minnie, Maggie, and Arrastra, to mention a few. Side gulches, given an eight hour rental block (9/10 am to 5/6 pm), can consume some time with stops for view, pictures, exploration, etc., so plan accordingly - time flies by with much to see and experience, and you'll need to be back at the drop point at the agreed upon time.  Climbing up Corkscrew on OCR20A - view of Red Mountain #3  Views everywhere from the Ranger  At the Corkscrew summit  California Pass view to Grand Mesa  Pure Exhilaration!  Treasure Mountain  San Juan County Road 2 - Animas Forks south towards Silverton
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