East Portal Campground

East Portal Campground is located within Curecanti National Recreation Area, but is adjacent to and only accessible from Black Canyon National Park ($30 entrance fee). This small campground is located at the bottom of the canyon along the Gunnison River, shaded by box elder trees. The campground is closed in winter. East Portal Road is closed to vehicles in winter but open to pedestrians and cyclists. The Bureau of Reclamation determines when East Portal Road closes. Elevation: 6526 feet (1989 m).

Last Dollar Road

Telluride, CO

Easy

Overlanding

36 mi (straight-line)4.7

18 miles | 8,500 - 10,663 ft

Engineer Pass

Lake City, CO

Hard

Trail

39 mi (straight-line)4.8

30 miles | 8,700 - 12,800 ft

Imogene Pass

Ouray to Telluride, CO

Hard

Trail

41 mi (straight-line)4.7

17 miles | 9,000 - 13,114 ft

Cinnamon Pass

Lake City, CO

Moderate

Trail

41 mi (straight-line)4.7

25 miles | 8,800 - 12,640 ft

Alpine Loop

Ouray/Silverton, CO

Hard

Overlanding

42 mi (straight-line)4.9

65 miles | 9,000 - 12,800 ft

Black Bear Pass

Telluride, CO

Expert

Trail

44 mi (straight-line)4.8

9 miles | 11,000 - 12,840 ft

Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.