Thanks for watching all about this beautiful area of Colorado! You may also be interested in my other Colorado Travel Guides: - Estes Park: ruclips.net/video/32kRZ2FOJuI/видео.html - Colorado Springs: ruclips.net/video/IeXefr0NVQc/видео.html - Great Sand Dunes National Park: ruclips.net/video/OAYWj-FqC6E/видео.html
We stayed in Ridgway. I think it's the perfect place. Size, it's between Ouray and Telluride. Just enough to make a long stay pleasant, like with a decent grocery store with all necessary items. And more affordable places to stay. From Ridgway, Ouray is about 20 minute drive. Telluride is about an hour, +/- how you drive on mountain roads. Love Ouray, small town feel, very lovely, beautiful scenery. Even taking the Million Dollar Highway is about an hour drive, one way. Visit Box Canyon in Ouray. There are many beautiful stops along the way. Telluride is more famous, popular and way bigger. It is truly stunning, the scenery and the town. Make sure you do the free gondola ride to higher grounds. Telluride has been a bucket list. After fulfilling, one drawback for me was that it is a very large town. It's like a city town, hustling bustling everywhere. Ouray feels more peaceful. And almost same with Ridgway even though it's bigger. That whole area is just spectacular, tons of outdoor activities and scenery. It's a must. One caution. In summer time, or other times I suppose, if they are getting good rain, they will have landslides here and there. So try to keep your ears open and find out before you head out. I KNOW! We went south on the Million Dollar Highway, about 15 minutes down, it started to rain where we were. We waited it out 20 minutes, didn't let up, so we decided to head back to Ridgway. There was a landslide blocking the road, 3 feet high, 30 yards wide. This was around 2:00pm. We drove down to Silverton to wait it out. We waited until 5:00pm. Still then, the estimated time to re-open the road was 1:00am. There was no place to stay in Silverton. Only place with rooms was in... Durango! So we drove down thinking we will stay in Durango. But on the way down, looked like it rained less on the way down. After dinner in Durango, we decided to take a chance the roads heading back up on the Telluride side were safe. Fortunately, no closures. So from Durango, to Dolores, to Rico, passing by Telluride, we made it back to Ridgway around midnight. Oh, on our way to Ridgway, we did drive through roads where landslides had occurred earlier. Check for landslide conditions!!!
Been going through a lot of videos about CO lately (including other videos from your channel), and this is the most helpful to us. Thank you for showing us the true beauty of Colorado.
Thanks for visiting and sharing our beautiful town! When you come back, make sure you stop into O'Toys in Ouray! We're a great place to play out of the rain!
amazing video! I love Colorado, hoping to experience those lake hikes this summer. I could see the emotion in your eyes and knew that visiting the San Juan Mountains is a must for a amazing experience! god bless and safe travels.
On my trip to Ouray we went to the Orvis Hot Springs near Ridgway, and its clothing optional but definitely not water park like which is why we skipped the Ouray Hot Springs park. Great video!
Which trailhead did you use when you did the Blue Lakes Trail? I see there are multiple starting points online, but not sure which one to start at. Also, what month did you do the Blue Lakes trail? Thanks for this great video. Very informative and helpful for trip planning.
If you get some time, rent a 4x4 and take a trip up into the mountains. We drove from Ouray, up to the top of the red mountains, and down into Silverton all on back roads. There's really some awesome stuff you can get up there and see. We did this in June and there were spots were we literally drove through snow drifts that bulldozers had plowed through. They were taller than the Jeep!
Hello that looks very beautiful. We are planning to go during Labor Day weekend. Did you guys go from Denver airport and travel to this destination? Where did you rented the car and which model is better to drive there?
I love Colorado 💜 thanks for this guide, Colorado is certainly beautiful. I’ll have to get over to that trail. So majestic💜 I’m Wanda, new to your channel.
If you visit here please respect the land, pack out your trash, keep your dogs leashed, leave the wildlife alone, obey the traffic laws. Be a good person and have fun.
Currently on a southwest Colorado road trip and the blue lakes hike is on my bucket list for sure. I recently did the Ice Lake Basin trail hike near Silverton and was blown away it’s definitely a bucket list hike too for anyone.
Hey Jeanie love you content will be visiting co in the fall and would love to know your opinion on what are the must see's I should see in co as a whole or even some hidden gems! :)
Your video is amazing!!! I live in Colorado and my family is looking for a short get away. The hiking trails you mentioned are they loops are are they in and back? I’m traveling with kids the youngest is 9 but 9 miles might be a bit of a stretch!
Awesome video. We are going to Colorado in june. Looking for something not as busy as Estes park RMNP, and breck. Was it really busy when you were there? Also wondering if any activities like zipline, alpine coasters rafting in these area you went?
Fantastic video . Excellent Information . I am planning to visit these places on Labour Day long week end ( Sept 1) . Is it good idea ?,how will be the weather for hiking at beginning of Sept?
I’m so excited!! We are going in 3 weeks and your videos have helped so much!! … Quick question: may I ask what camera you are using??! The video quality is beautiful!!!
Beautiful. Also just wondering how many hiking backpacks 🎒 do you have? I noticed 2 diffrent ones you were wearing in a few videos. I have a collection of about 4.
You just got my subscription, can you tell me where I can hike or drive for best fall colors scenics route and when is the right time to enjoy falls foliage. What's the town that have low prices for hotels?
Thank you so much! Fall colors start in September and runs through October - Mother Nature determines when they will turn, so I can't answer that - we love seeing fall colors in Rocky Mountain National Park, Breckenridge, Leadville / Twin Lakes and Aspen :)
@@JeanieMarie Thank you very much, since you're a local person which area would be #1pick? I am from North Carolina and will visit the Colorado this mid September.
Omg Im so excited! I just move to Colorado and all your Colorado blogs are so helpful to my husband and my friends, we’re planning a road-trip to Telluride and this content is so helpful to us in this moment 💘 thanks so much !
That's so exciting! Welcome! There so much beauty to be seen here on CO! And this area is definitely one of the best! Thanks for watching! So glad there are helpful to you!
If you are ever in Ouray again, be sure and grab a burger from Maggie's Burgers. They are really good! Also, next time you are in Telluride, instead of driving up to Bridal Veil Falls, hike the Bridal Veil Falls Trail. You will get three different waterfalls on one trail that is less than 2 miles in total! It is worth it. Also, another quick waterfall pay-off is on the Cornet Creek Falls Trail. The trail is a quarter-mile round trip but is a great trail!
What do you guys think of Durango? I’m trying to plan a Southwest CO trip this summer & I really enjoy your content. My son will be 7 when we go, so not sure if he can do Blue Lakes Trail, but man would I love to!
Durango is a college town plus mucho touristas with a ski area up the road. Nice area but you'll want to give the Pagosa Springs area some time too for more space.
Hey there would you still go to Telluride if the gondola was closed? Apparently they close it on 16 October every year for maintenance for ski season. We live in Colorado Springs and are planning to go up there in October 20 The hike looks nice they said a lot of restaurants would be close to. Have you ever been this time of year and what are your thoughts thank you
Yes, many things in CO are seasonal and shut down in preparing for ski season. I would personally not go when everything is shut down - but that's just my own personal preference.
Yeah. Im feeling that way too! What about Pagosa Springs??? They don’t really shut down I don’t think and I believe it’s some nice hiking and springs. What are your thoughts?
@@nancydee6106 I haven't been there yet to check it out. But if you haven't been to Glenwood Springs...they have some great hot springs! Really beautiful little town.
@@nancydee6106 I love Glenwood! If you havent seen my two vlogs check them out: - Glenwood Winter: ruclips.net/video/RvdQktTP3u0/видео.html - Glenwood Summer: ruclips.net/video/nXAw4Fd8L-c/видео.html
Great video! In my opinion the San Juan Mountain’s area is the most beautiful part of the state. Two things: 1. What camera are you using? The colors are fantastic! 2. I don’t want to sound mean, but you misspelled “Ridgway”. There’ no “e” in the name.
Thank you! I Can totally agree - it's so beautiful! 1. I use my phone - Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and a GoPro Hero 10 2. Oh my goodness! You are totally right! Thanks for catching that... I will be sure to take a mental note of that for the future. Can't believe I did that. Thank yo!
That's a tough one. As that's borderline snow season. It could be beautiful or it could be snowy. You would have to watch the weather to see how the season is going.
I’ve read many reviews that say it is a really rough 9 mile dirt road. It is recommended to use 4WD but another RUclipsr I follow saw all types Prius, sedan, minivan, everything really. You just have to take it slow
Thank God it's not a national park or they would ruin it. Country Lodge in Montrose has some nice themed rooms. Dallas Divide is my favorite Colorado pass, breathtaking every time and I used to drive it almost daily.
Thanks for watching all about this beautiful area of Colorado! You may also be interested in my other Colorado Travel Guides:
- Estes Park: ruclips.net/video/32kRZ2FOJuI/видео.html
- Colorado Springs: ruclips.net/video/IeXefr0NVQc/видео.html
- Great Sand Dunes National Park: ruclips.net/video/OAYWj-FqC6E/видео.html
True Grit Cafe, Oak, and Mi Mexico look EXCELLENT!!! Thank you!!!
We stayed in Ridgway. I think it's the perfect place. Size, it's between Ouray and Telluride. Just enough to make a long stay pleasant, like with a decent grocery store with all necessary items. And more affordable places to stay. From Ridgway, Ouray is about 20 minute drive. Telluride is about an hour, +/- how you drive on mountain roads. Love Ouray, small town feel, very lovely, beautiful scenery. Even taking the Million Dollar Highway is about an hour drive, one way. Visit Box Canyon in Ouray. There are many beautiful stops along the way. Telluride is more famous, popular and way bigger. It is truly stunning, the scenery and the town. Make sure you do the free gondola ride to higher grounds. Telluride has been a bucket list. After fulfilling, one drawback for me was that it is a very large town. It's like a city town, hustling bustling everywhere. Ouray feels more peaceful. And almost same with Ridgway even though it's bigger. That whole area is just spectacular, tons of outdoor activities and scenery. It's a must.
One caution. In summer time, or other times I suppose, if they are getting good rain, they will have landslides here and there. So try to keep your ears open and find out before you head out. I KNOW! We went south on the Million Dollar Highway, about 15 minutes down, it started to rain where we were. We waited it out 20 minutes, didn't let up, so we decided to head back to Ridgway. There was a landslide blocking the road, 3 feet high, 30 yards wide. This was around 2:00pm. We drove down to Silverton to wait it out. We waited until 5:00pm. Still then, the estimated time to re-open the road was 1:00am. There was no place to stay in Silverton. Only place with rooms was in... Durango! So we drove down thinking we will stay in Durango. But on the way down, looked like it rained less on the way down. After dinner in Durango, we decided to take a chance the roads heading back up on the Telluride side were safe. Fortunately, no closures. So from Durango, to Dolores, to Rico, passing by Telluride, we made it back to Ridgway around midnight. Oh, on our way to Ridgway, we did drive through roads where landslides had occurred earlier. Check for landslide conditions!!!
Thank you, great information.
Looks like great fun. Telluride is one of the most unique towns in Colorado.
Awesome. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
15:50 I am currently sitting on a couch less than half a mile away from this courthouse. You gotta love Ouray
Wow, those lakes are so blue and the greenery is gorgeous!!
Yes, they are so dreamy! Thanks for watching!
The blue lake is in Peru not Colorado.
The blue lake hike to the first lake looks doable with older kids huh? It’s beautiful
That Blue Lakes hike looks amazing! Definitely adding that to my list of things to do next time I'm in Colorado.
Yes! I was so happy to finally do that hike! Definitely one of my favorites!
Been going through a lot of videos about CO lately (including other videos from your channel), and this is the most helpful to us. Thank you for showing us the true beauty of Colorado.
Thanks for visiting and sharing our beautiful town! When you come back, make sure you stop into O'Toys in Ouray! We're a great place to play out of the rain!
amazing video! I love Colorado, hoping to experience those lake hikes this summer. I could see the emotion in your eyes and knew that visiting the San Juan Mountains is a must for a amazing experience! god bless and safe travels.
Thanks, so stoked to do this trip next week. This video was very informative!
What shoes are you wearing? I plan on doing this same hike. Thank you for all the information.
Thanks for sharing !!!!! 😍
Thank you for this video I love all of them
On my trip to Ouray we went to the Orvis Hot Springs near Ridgway, and its clothing optional but definitely not water park like which is why we skipped the Ouray Hot Springs park. Great video!
I’m here Ridgeway & Telluride tomorrow, don’t know what to do .. you helped me a lot (came from Maryland 58 yrs old mom)
So glad I could help! Have an amazing time!!
This was so educational ❤❤❤❤ this video is awesome. 😊
Bummer ya couldn't camp. Camping out there is the best, Next time you are in Montrose might as well go to Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
This was great!!! Planning on checking this area out in late spring!
Have a wonderful time! It's so beautiful!!
2:11 Superb! ⛰
Very nice review of the area. Colorado native living in Minneapolis right now. Missing home.
Which trailhead did you use when you did the Blue Lakes Trail? I see there are multiple starting points online, but not sure which one to start at. Also, what month did you do the Blue Lakes trail?
Thanks for this great video. Very informative and helpful for trip planning.
Very nice video. Made me nostalgic for CO. I lived there before you were born. I like your melodic laugh.
Hooray for Ouray!!😃
YES! Ouray was our favorite of the 3! 💕
If you get some time, rent a 4x4 and take a trip up into the mountains. We drove from Ouray, up to the top of the red mountains, and down into Silverton all on back roads. There's really some awesome stuff you can get up there and see. We did this in June and there were spots were we literally drove through snow drifts that bulldozers had plowed through. They were taller than the Jeep!
Yes!! I really want to do that next time we go! It looks so beautiful on top of those colors mountains! Thanks for the tips!
great idea!
Headed to Ouray for Christmas! Good video thanks! My hubby is from Montrose! Loved Ouray/telluride is so beautiful 😍🥰
Have a wonderful trip and Merry Christmas!!
Looks beautiful, well presented Jeanie, Keep Hiking, which is the best time to visit this places?
oh wow! This is such a beautiful video!
You have the best Colorado vids.
Ahh!! Thank you so much! I appreciate that!
THANKS FOR SHARING. 💕
Thanks for watching!!
I'd love to take this trip! And I love that you make sure to eat and have a nice cocktail or coffee. You certainly burned it off!
Hope you can make it someday! It's such a beautiful area of Colorado! Thanks for watching!
OMG LADY WHAT A VIDEO‼️🏆
We hope to get there in Sept. thanks for all this info.
I hope you can make it too! Thanks for watching!
I hiked to lower lake and as we were arriving, the showers showed up lol. we tucked under a tree for a while and enjoyed the beautiful lake and view.
We were there all around these places last year. But did you not go to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park? Very close to Montrose, CO.
Yes, we were to Black Canyon Last year! I have an entire video about it on my channel!
I didn't realize how lucky we were to grow up in that area. Lived there through the 70s through 2009 left 12 years ago.
Great job on the video!!!
Thank you for your video , is this navigating around the mountain during hiking with WATCH GPS
That trip looked like so much fun! 😃
It was! Had a great time! Thanks for watching!
Video is just gorgeous as the place!
Thank you so much for watching!!
Hello that looks very beautiful. We are planning to go during Labor Day weekend. Did you guys go from Denver airport and travel to this destination? Where did you rented the car and which model is better to drive there?
thx for sharing and stay safe
Thanks so much for watching!
You don’t technically have to pay to get to box canyon you can get to it through the perimeter trail
That's true.
Better to pay them since they really work hard to maintain trail.
Reminicent of Big Pine Lakes in California. That's a 16 mile round trip, one of the top trails in the USA. We'll be in Ouray soon.
I love Colorado 💜 thanks for this guide, Colorado is certainly beautiful. I’ll have to get over to that trail. So majestic💜 I’m Wanda, new to your channel.
If you visit here please respect the land, pack out your trash, keep your dogs leashed, leave the wildlife alone, obey the traffic laws. Be a good person and have fun.
Ok Square.
😂 Park rangers are now patrolling the internet in search of potential bad actors? Please step on a Lego.
Hey,did you do the night sky watching at the black canyon
Currently on a southwest Colorado road trip and the blue lakes hike is on my bucket list for sure. I recently did the Ice Lake Basin trail hike near Silverton and was blown away it’s definitely a bucket list hike too for anyone.
That's the one we were supposed to do in this vlog but it was rain and clouds! On my list for next year! Have so much fun!
Does the Ice Lake Basin trail require you to have a 4X4? or is there an easily accessible trailhead there? I'd like to check that place out.
@@nathanbranson9149 no it’s not required it is a dirt road to get to it but it’s not a difficult road.
Can you camp on the Blue Lakes Trail?
Hey Jeanie love you content will be visiting co in the fall and would love to know your opinion on what are the must see's I should see in co as a whole or even some hidden gems! :)
There's sooo many! This vlog is one of them. Rocky Mountain National Park is another and Great Dand Dunes NP. I could keep you busy for a year! 😄
goofy ahh question
Your video is amazing!!! I live in Colorado and my family is looking for a short get away. The hiking trails you mentioned are they loops are are they in and back? I’m traveling with kids the youngest is 9 but 9 miles might be a bit of a stretch!
Thank you so much! They are out and back trails, definitely not easy trails, but beautiful! Thanks for watching!!
If you come back to Telluride you should visit trout lake and go paddle boarding in the view.
Beautiful views .. love them all. Do they have hiking tours around those places?
Wich app for hiking are you using? It’s si cool!
All Trails
Orvis hot springs just outside of ridgway is a great option that’s less water-park-y. It is clothing optional, however!
Thank you! I'll keep that in mind! I just don't like "waterpark" hot springs. Doesn't give me the "hot springs" feel! Thank you!
Orvis, midnight, new years eve, under the frosty stars... ahh memories...
You guys should check out paonia … it’s not too far from montrose . There are some really great wineries and gorgeous mountains and valley views
Awesome video. We are going to Colorado in june. Looking for something not as busy as Estes park RMNP, and breck. Was it really busy when you were there? Also wondering if any activities like zipline, alpine coasters rafting in these area you went?
I totally love that area its the bomb
Fantastic video . Excellent Information . I am planning to visit these places on Labour Day long week end ( Sept 1) . Is it good idea ?,how will be the weather for hiking at beginning of Sept?
I’m so excited!! We are going in 3 weeks and your videos have helped so much!! …
Quick question: may I ask what camera you are using??! The video quality is beautiful!!!
Have an amazing time! You'll love it! I use my phone Samsung Galaxy Ultra and a GoPro!
Beautiful. Also just wondering how many hiking backpacks 🎒 do you have? I noticed 2 diffrent ones you were wearing in a few videos. I have a collection of about 4.
You just got my subscription, can you tell me where I can hike or drive for best fall colors scenics route and when is the right time to enjoy falls foliage. What's the town that have low prices for hotels?
Thank you so much! Fall colors start in September and runs through October - Mother Nature determines when they will turn, so I can't answer that - we love seeing fall colors in Rocky Mountain National Park, Breckenridge, Leadville / Twin Lakes and Aspen :)
@@JeanieMarie Thank you very much, since you're a local person which area would be #1pick? I am from North Carolina and will visit the Colorado this mid September.
Omg Im so excited! I just move to Colorado and all your Colorado blogs are so helpful to my husband and my friends, we’re planning a road-trip to Telluride and this content is so helpful to us in this moment 💘 thanks so much !
That's so exciting! Welcome! There so much beauty to be seen here on CO! And this area is definitely one of the best! Thanks for watching! So glad there are helpful to you!
If you are ever in Ouray again, be sure and grab a burger from Maggie's Burgers. They are really good! Also, next time you are in Telluride, instead of driving up to Bridal Veil Falls, hike the Bridal Veil Falls Trail. You will get three different waterfalls on one trail that is less than 2 miles in total! It is worth it. Also, another quick waterfall pay-off is on the Cornet Creek Falls Trail. The trail is a quarter-mile round trip but is a great trail!
Thanks for the info
what is the ouray trail called , the one you didn’t go to ? 14:12
Ice Lake Basin Trail!
Great work! Love all the shots and amazing information, May I ask what camera you’re using?
Thanks so much! I use my phone and a gopro 🤗
Amazing video! What’s the name of the trail in Ouray that you couldn’t do??
What do you guys think of Durango? I’m trying to plan a Southwest CO trip this summer & I really enjoy your content. My son will be 7 when we go, so not sure if he can do Blue Lakes Trail, but man would I love to!
We haven't explored Durango yet! It's on our list for this summer!
Durango is a college town plus mucho touristas with a ski area up the road. Nice area but you'll want to give the Pagosa Springs area some time too for more space.
He has bigish hands! That cracked me up! The Mexican food looks amazing.
😂I know... trying to explain the size - biggish hands it was!! 😅
Hey there would you still go to Telluride if the gondola was closed?
Apparently they close it on 16 October every year for maintenance for ski season. We live in Colorado Springs and are planning to go up there in October 20
The hike looks nice they said a lot of restaurants would be close to. Have you ever been this time of year and what are your thoughts thank you
Yes, many things in CO are seasonal and shut down in preparing for ski season. I would personally not go when everything is shut down - but that's just my own personal preference.
Yeah. Im feeling that way too!
What about Pagosa Springs???
They don’t really shut down I don’t think and I believe it’s some nice hiking and springs. What are your thoughts?
@@nancydee6106 I haven't been there yet to check it out. But if you haven't been to Glenwood Springs...they have some great hot springs! Really beautiful little town.
Oh ok! I forgot about that one thank you! Ill look into that one! Thanks!!!!!
I appreciate you!
@@nancydee6106 I love Glenwood! If you havent seen my two vlogs check them out:
- Glenwood Winter: ruclips.net/video/RvdQktTP3u0/видео.html
- Glenwood Summer: ruclips.net/video/nXAw4Fd8L-c/видео.html
What month was this ? We are visiting soon, will it be as scenic and lush
When you river cross, do you change shoes it just get wet?
When I first hiked the Blue Lakes Trailhead there was a canoe at the top lake. Wonder what happened to it. lol
Yes, crazy right? That would be a long hike with a canoe! I've also seen paddleboards.
Hi. In what month did you do these 3 days? Looks amazing
Going to Colorado in December, do think this is good time to visit this places?
Yes, if you like snow and like to skiing!
So beautiful!!❤❤ We are planning a trip in September. How long is the Blue Lake Trail to see all three lakes, is it really 9 miles total?
Great video! In my opinion the San Juan Mountain’s area is the most beautiful part of the state. Two things:
1. What camera are you using? The colors are fantastic!
2. I don’t want to sound mean, but you misspelled “Ridgway”. There’ no “e” in the name.
Thank you! I Can totally agree - it's so beautiful!
1. I use my phone - Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and a GoPro Hero 10
2. Oh my goodness! You are totally right! Thanks for catching that... I will be sure to take a mental note of that for the future. Can't believe I did that. Thank yo!
You missed the vapor caves in Ouray, it’s the best experience. Go back and try them.
@jeaniemarie do you need to bring anything in case a bear or bobcat is nearby?
We always carry bear spray with us on all our hikes.
What is the name of the hike you guys cancelled the 3 day.
Next time you’re in Telluride come check out Mind Blown Telluride!
Which waterfall trail was it that you didn’t get to do?
Would this location and trails be good to go in early October?
That's a tough one. As that's borderline snow season. It could be beautiful or it could be snowy. You would have to watch the weather to see how the season is going.
How good of a road is it that goes to the Blue Lakes Trailhead? Can it be done in a car?
I’ve read many reviews that say it is a really rough 9 mile dirt road. It is recommended to use 4WD but another RUclipsr I follow saw all types Prius, sedan, minivan, everything really. You just have to take it slow
Do we need to being bear spray to hike the in Ridway?
What is the name of the app with all those trails information and details?
AllTrails
Thank God it's not a national park or they would ruin it.
Country Lodge in Montrose has some nice themed rooms. Dallas Divide is my favorite Colorado pass, breathtaking every time and I used to drive it almost daily.
Al those waterfalls do they allow people to soak or swim ?
No soaking or swimming allowed
Hey Jeanie, what was the hike that you skipped on day 3? Curious to know the name
Ice Lake
What were the rules as far as touching, drinking and getting in the waters on your trip!??
Which month did you travel?
Jeanie If you hike and need to pee what do you do?
Good
What month was this?
July
What month did you made this trip?
July
😘❤️👍
Wanna do this trip again? 😊 I would love to go with someone, instead of solo