15.4 mi
Distance
5,128 ft
Elev. Gain
7h 2m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Governor Basin OHV Road is an out-and-back trail in Uncompahgre National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Ouray County, Colorado. It is 15 miles long and gains 5,128 feet. The nearest town is Ouray, Colorado, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,611 ft |
| High point | 7.5 mi | 3,676 ft |
| End | 15.4 mi | 2,611 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ouray, CO · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Ouray County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Uncompahgre National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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