Rick Russell's
Off Highway Adventure Series Video
#15 Silverton, Colorado
Silverton, Ouray & Telluride
Available on DVD
This video shows
easy, graded dirt roads in Southwest Colorado. The area surrounding Silverton
tells the story of the hardships experienced by the miners in the late 1800's and early
1900's. Left behind are old railroad beds, boarding houses, mill sites, aerial
tramways and mining camps. Historic mining roads connect Silverton with Ouray,
Telluride, Lake City and several ghost towns in the area. Most of these roads are suitable
for any stock 4 wheel drive vehicle in the summer months and not passable during the
winter months, Follow along the enclosed map as our group of 4x4s, including a Ford
Explorer, Range Rover, Grand Cherokees and CJs, traverse this spectacular country.
Some of the historic sites visited include: Imogene Pass, Tomboy Mine, Ophir Pass, Black
Bear Pass, Alta Lakes, Animas Forks and Mineral point. Includes Silverton Map.
Running time 72 minutes.
DVD
$24.95
The Silverton Map included with this video can be purchased separately for only $3.
The map includes the area bounded by Ridgway on the
north, Silverton on the
south, Telluride to the west and Lake City to the
east. Printed on the backside are GPS
way points, references and information about the local towns.