Sidney Basin

Total Miles
1.1

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

Accessible By

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Sidney Basin
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Trail Overview

Short trail off of Governors Basin trail in Ouray. It leads to some open meadows, some nice views and an old abandoned mine. Be aware there is another trail to the east on the map indicated with dotted lines. It is a VERY narrow trail with no areas to pass another vehicle and areas washing out, so best to return on same Sidney Basin trail to Governors Basin and avoid this trail.

Photos of Sidney Basin

Sidney Basin
Sidney Basin

Difficulty

Mostly gravel roads with some narrow spots and a couple of small rock climbs.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Brad Barton
Jul 16, 2024
2022 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
Turned around at a very tippy (22+ degrees side angle) downhill crawl with 18-24” obstacles. Probably worth a re-rate from green to blue trail.

Access Description

This trail is accessed off of Governors Basin Road.

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