Governor Basin

4.8/5 (37 reviews)

Offering gorgeous vistas of the jagged St. Sophia Ridge and beautiful wildflowers in late July, Governor Basin is a great route for travelers who wish to have the beautiful scenery that it's sister trail, Yankee Boy Basin has to offer, without the vehicle traffic that sometimes occurs. This route le...Read More

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Governor Basin

Highlights of Governor Basin

Altitude

Forest

Ghost Town

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Mine

Overland

Scenic

Highest Elevation

12056 ft

Shape of Trail

Out & Back

Typically Open

07/01 - 11/01

Best Direction

South

Official Trail Name

Ouray County Rd. 26A

Nearest Town

Ouray

Nearest Services

Ouray

Management Agency

Uncompahgre National Forest

District

Montrose Ranger District

Overview

Offering gorgeous vistas of the jagged St. Sophia Ridge and beautiful wildflowers in late July, Governor Basin is a great route for travelers who wish to have the beautiful scenery that it's sister trail, Yankee Boy Basin has to offer, without the vehicle traffic that sometimes occurs. This route leads through stunning evergreen forest and ends high above timberline at the well preserved Mountain Top Mine.

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6 Waypoints

20 Trail Photos

3 Trail Concerns

37 Community Reviews

1 Video

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