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The Ophir Pass Pass Trail is located between Silverton and Telluride, Colorado, off of US Hwy 550. This trail is actually the return route to US 550 (and back to Silverton or Ouray) after driving the Black Bear Pass Trail. The Ophir Pass "trailhead", as mapped below, begins in downtown Telluride. Continue West on SR 145 for about 3 miles, then left on Hwy 145 South. The left turn onto Ophir Pass Road (630 Rd) is approximately 5 miles. As I remember, it was poorly marked and hard to find, so keep a sharp look out. Ranging in elevation from around 8,800 feet (in Telluride) to 11,800 (at Ophir Pass), the trail takes you through the town of Ophir, up and over Ophir Pass, and dumps you out on US Hwy 550 (about 5 miles South of the Black Bear Pass turn-off). There aren't any obstacles on this trail; just a nice scenic drive back to the highway. Ophir Pass is between Waypoints OP01-12 and OP01-13, at an elevation of 11,800 feet. The trail is nearly 20 miles one way; but remember, the first 10 miles is paved road (Hwy 145). It will still take you about 3 hours or so to reach Hwy 550 from Telluride.
More info on Ophir Pass:
http://www.webejeepin.com/Trails/Colorado/Ohpir_Pass.htm
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