Governor Basin

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4.9/5 (29 reviews)
Ouray, Colorado (Ouray County)
Last Updated: 08/30/2023

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Highlights

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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Trail Reviews

4.9/5 (29)
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 09/23/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Short, fun, very scenic road off of Yankee Boy. Our first time up Governor. Perfect weather. No snow anywhere on the road. The ridge lines above Governor are very different than in Yankee Boy and very worth the short side-trip. We found Governor very easy with a fun, shelfy section.
Trail Review: Governor Basin - Matthew Griffin
Trail Review: Governor Basin - Matthew Griffin
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Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 09/05/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

We ran this trail after finishing Imogene Pass and before heading to Yankee Boy Basin. It was a quick in and out trail and the views made the short amount of time spend on this trail well worth the trip. I thought this trail was easier than Imogene Pass although it is rated as more difficult.
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 09/01/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Fully open and properly rated. Great trail to run as a filler when doing Yankee Boy to Imogene. For the brave, give Sydney Basin a try as well (it’s a short loop attached to Governers)! If you’re not comfortable with off-camber shelf roads, Sydney Basin is a hard pass.
Trail Review: Governor Basin - Andy Rothman
Trail Review: Governor Basin - Andy Rothman
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 08/26/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Easier

Quieter trail in the area with amazing views and nicbe wildflowers.
Trail Review: Governor Basin - Corey Charlick
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 08/15/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Open all the way to the top. The snowbank is gone now. The wildflowers were fantastic up at the top.
Trail Review: Governor Basin - Mike Molloy

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