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Fall is the perfect time to visit the San Juan Mountains and quiet Colorado mountain towns of Ouray and Ridgway. Situated at the base of the northern San Juans and just 11 miles apart, Ridgway and Ouray are your long-weekend escape.

Fall Colors, Hot Springs & Quiet Mountain Towns

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Donate or volunteer with the <a href="https://ouraytrails.org/">Ouray Trail Group</a>, our local nonprofit dedicated to the preservation and safe public use of Ouray County's trails.

How to Give Back to These Special Places

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Get an early start and drive up to the Cimarron Mountains just east of Ridgway. The drive up to Owl Creek Pass is 18 miles on a 2WD gravel road. Enjoy the views of the aspens on your way up. Hiking trails can easily be accessed off this road.

Take a Scenic Drive

Please join us for some old time favorites, delicious seasonal specials, craft beers and kombucha on tap, and delicious cocktails and drinks. We can't wait to share our passion for "farm to trailer" with you!

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Take a leisurely bike ride on the Uncompahgre Riverway, a paved trail to the Ridgway Reservoir.

Rent Bikes at Ridgway Adventure Sports

Authentic Thai cuisine for lunch and dinner. Great for families, outdoor seating, walk-ins welcome.

Thai Paradise

Relaxation meets adventure at Chipeta Lodge. Explore the region's offerings, like Jeeping, hiking, mine tours, shopping, snowshoeing and skiing and more. At the end of the day retreat back to Chipeta for a relaxing spa treatment and dining at the Ridgway Restaurant.

Chipeta Lodge Resort + Spa

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After your soak, book a classically designed adobe suite at Chipeta Solar Springs Resort for your overnight stay.

Stay the Night

Cuisine with heart and soul, freshly prepared using the highest quality ingredients (local when feasible).

Kate's Place

Take another scenic drive up the 2WD section of Camp Bird Road, CR 361 and hike the Weehawken Trail.

Immerse Yourself in Fall Colors

The Outlaw Restaurant still has the same sign hung in 1969. Those who return come back with happy memories of the past, while newcomers take away experiences they will fondly remember.

Outlaw Restaurant

Nearly one million gallons of clear hot springs water, without the sulfur smell common in many hot springs. There are 3 pools ranging from 80 to 105 degree, plus lap lanes and a Wibit obstacle course and slides, which are open in the summer. Some areas are shallow enough for toddlers (parents must be within arms reach) and have benches.

Ouray Hot Springs Swimming Pool

BrickHouse737 is a gathering place that focuses on community, farm fresh ingredients, hospitality &amp; travel inspired dishes.

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In downtown Ouray, follow the historic walking tour and discover a wide variety of local shops.

Go for an Evening Stroll

Enjoy comfort, luxury and many amenities! Indoor and outdoor hot springs, free full breakfast, air-conditioned rooms and jeep rentals available. Suites and family rooms.

Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs

Ouray Cafe and Steakhouse serves all the great meals you would expect. Prime rib, omlets and the Super Nacho Platter are some of the really yummy ones.

Ouray Cafe & Steakhouse

Explore the ghost town of Ironton surrounded by aspen groves and the San Juan Mountains.

Ironton Ghost Town

Come enjoy breakfast, lunch, or just a pastry and coffee, in a cozy little restaurant on main street, Ouray CO. Located at the south side of town, right on Main Street, in the old Wright Opera house.

Artisan Bakery & Cafe

Peak Mountain Guides is now part of the Mountain Trip family, an AMGA accredited company. Contact us for information on international expeditions, ice climbing, backcountry skiing, avalanche education, rock climbing, the Via Ferrata, and technical ascents.

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Orvis Hot Springs is a clothing-optional natural hot springs resort. Our natural lithium water, never heated nor treated in any way, enhances  relaxation and rejuvenation. Ten indoor and outdoor soaking areas feature water temperatures ranging from 65 to 112 degrees.

Orvis Hot Springs

Basecamp 550 is a Glampground for the modern gypsy, weekend jetsetter or outdoor adventure seeker looking for a comfortable and convenient place to enjoy the San Juan Mountains. Nothing too fancy here, just providing comfortable unique stays for guests to share with their friends and family.