Black Bear & Ophir Pass
The full loop: over Ophir Pass, along the Million Dollar Highway and down the Black Bear switchbacks above Bridal Veil Falls.
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Imogene Pass & Tomboy Ghost Town Jeep Tour
Ride the old Tomboy Road to 13,114 feet, with a stop at the silver camp that built Telluride.
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Ages
- All ages
- Group
- Up to 30 guests
- High point
- 13,114 ft
- Trail rating
- 4 of 5
- Pickup
- Your door in Telluride
About this tour
Imogene Pass is the highest driveable pass above Telluride, topping out at 13,114 feet, and Tomboy is the silver camp that built the town below it. On this four-hour Jeep tour you ride the original Tomboy Road from your hotel door up through the mine ruins and waterfalls, over the summit, and back down into the box canyon.
Your guide drives, so you can spend the whole trip looking out at the San Juans: the Sneffels Range to the west, the Uncompahgre Wilderness to the north, and on clear days the desert mesas far beyond. We stop at the Tomboy townsite, at the pass itself, and at the overlooks that photograph best, and you never have to hike to reach them.
The route
Stops may shift with weather, road conditions and what your guide sees that day.
- Front-door pickup in TellurideWe collect you at your hotel, condo or rental anywhere in the Town of Telluride. Guests staying in Mountain Village meet us at the gondola base terminal.
- Up Tomboy RoadThe old wagon road climbs out of town past the Social Tunnel overlook and the waterfalls that feed the San Miguel, with the Telluride valley opening up behind you.
- Tomboy ghost townWalk the ruins of the 1880s silver camp that supplied Telluride's mines: the mill foundations, the boarding house site and the old tram towers.
- Imogene Pass summitAt 13,114 feet, the summit is above the tree line, with snowfields that last into July and a view across the entire San Juan range.
- Overlooks on the way downPhoto stops at the guide's favorite pullouts, then back to your door in Telluride.
What's included
- A local guide who drives every mile
- Open-air Jeep Gladiator with safari top and blankets aboard
- Complimentary front-door pickup and drop-off in Telluride
- Photo stops at Tomboy, the summit and the best overlooks
- First-aid and emergency kit in every vehicle
What to bring
- Layers, plus a warm jacket: the summit is far cooler than town
- Closed-toe shoes for uneven ground at the stops
- A rain shell even on a sunny morning
- Water and snacks; food is not provided
- Your camera or phone, fully charged
Who it's for
- Families with kids of any age, from toddlers to grandparents
- First-time Telluride visitors who want the classic high-pass view
- Guests with mixed fitness levels: there is no hiking required
- Anyone who would rather look out the window than drive a shelf road
Not for: Guests with neck or back injuries should choose one of our gentler routes, such as Alta Ghost Town or Last Dollar Road.
Guest reviews
What guests say about riding with us
Highly recommend!
“Absolutely fantastic experience! Our guide, Pace, did an excellent job providing facts about the area and local history. Highly recommend!!”
Great Time!
“We had a great time on the jeep tour, Pace our driver did a great job of driving (felt very safe on the small roads looking over the cliffs), he was very informative about the area, the history of Telluride, also the old mining towns. We will be doing it again when we go back to Telluride”
Perfect!
“The trip was perfect. Steve our guide was very accommodating to our group with young kids. Views were amazing. We will definitely be back for another trip.”
Good to know
Imogene Pass & Tomboy Ghost Town questions
The tour lasts about four hours, including pickup and drop-off at your door in Telluride. Most of that time is spent on the road, with several short stops for photos and history.
Yes. Guests of all ages ride this tour, including toddlers and grandparents, and there is no hiking required. The road is rough and narrow in places, so guests with neck or back injuries should choose a gentler route.
The tour reaches the Imogene Pass summit at 13,114 feet, which is the highest point of any tour we run out of Telluride. Dress warmer than you would in town; the summit is often 20 degrees cooler.
Tours run rain or shine. Our Jeeps carry safari tops that go up in wet weather and blankets for cold mornings. Your guide makes the call on the day if conditions are not safe.
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Other Telluride Jeep tours
Every route leaves from Telluride with front-door pickup. Mix a half-day with a sunset ride, or add a full day from Ouray or Silverton.
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Bridal Veil Falls & Social Tunnel
Skip the hike. Ride to Colorado's tallest free-falling waterfall and the Social Tunnel overlook on Tomboy Road.
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Imogene Pass & Tomboy Ghost Town
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