Southern Colorado 4-Wheeling, The San Juans [Paperback]

Wayne W. Griffin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 7, 1998

This guide gives descriptions and maps for 25 spectacular 4-wheel drive routes in the mountains around Telluride, Ouray, Silverton & Lake City. These four former mining towns, now hubs for 4-wheeling, access some of the best scenery in the US. Routes are rated for difficulty. Included is a brief history of the San Juans and major mining towns.

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After the 1874 Brunot Treaty with the Native Americans, prospectors poured into the mineral-rich southwestern Colorado mountains known as the San Juans. By 1875 the mining towns of Silverton, Ouray, Telluride, and Lake City had sprung up, soon becoming the hubs of a network of mining towns and paths used to transport supplies to the mines and ore back to the mills. Today most of the mining towns are ghost towns with a few decayed buildings, old mills, and worked-out-mines. The paths have become backcountry 4-wheel drive roads which now access high mountain passes, scenic mountain valleys, hidden ghost towns, numerous old and working mines, good fishing and camping, and vistas not available to the average motorist. Silverton, Ouray, Telluride, and Lake City, now the hubs of 4-wheeling and recreation, provide access to some of the most spectacular scenery in Colorado...This guide gives descriptions and directions for 25 of the most popular 4-wheel drive routes in the San Juans...All routes are rated for difficulty. Enjoy!

About the Author

Colorado native Wayne Griffin's family first settled in the state during the Gold Rush of 1849. Wayne has been a 4-wheel drive enthusiast since first learning to drive. In 1985 he started a company specializing in 4-wheel drive Jeep rentals for excursions in the high country. Wayne also loves camping, biking, fishing, and outdoor photography.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: People's Press (July 7, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188242607X
• ISBN-13: 978-1882426072
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,495,299 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Southern Colorado 4-Wheeling the San Juans, June 29, 2008

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A terrific book for the price on 4-wheeling & jeeping the trails in this area. Very informative.