Red Mountain Pass

The Red Mountain Pass (11,018') area is located to the south of Ouray and offers multiple recreational opportunities.

Red Mountain Pass includes Forest Service land along both sides of highway 550 from Ironton Park to the pass itself. Highway 550 is often referred to as the Million Dollar Highway. The area is rich in mining history, peaks and scenic trails.

Alternate titles -

Albany Gulch Loop - 3.8 miles - 1,115 ft Elevation gain

Gray Copper Trail - 4.7 miles - 1,508 ft Elevation gain

Hayden Trail - 6.4 miles - 2,008 ft Elevation gain

Mears Trail - 4 miles - 43 ft Elevation gain

Red Mountain 3 - 5.4 miles - 1,807 ft Elevation gain

Richmond Trail - 6.5 miles - 2,727 ft Elevation gain

Spirit Gulch Trail - 5 miles - 1,370 ft Elevation gain

Richmond Trail/Richmond Pass - 5.1 miles - 2,900 ft Elevation gain

Hayden Mountain South - 6.5 miles - 3,700 ft Elevation gain

  • Suitable Activities: Hiking
  • Seasons: May, June, July, August, September, October
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  • Red Mountain Pass - Albany Gulch Loop
  • Red Mountain Pass - Gray Copper Trail
  • Red Mountain Pass - Hayden Trail
  • Red Mountain Pass - Mears Trail
  • Red Mountain Pass - Richmond Trail
  • Red Mountain Pass - Spirit Gulch Trail
  • Red Mountain Pass - Richmond Trail/Richmond Pass
  • Red Mountain Pass - Hayden Mountain South
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