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Yankee Boy Basin

CO Route 550 South, Camp Bird Mine, Ouray, CO
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Ranked #1 of 13 attractions in Ouray
Type: Geologic Formations, Hiking Trails
Owner description: Surrounded by several mountain peaks (Potosi Peak, Teakettle Mountain, Cirque Mountain, Stony Mountain, and Gilpin Mountain), Yankee Boy Basin is a... more » Owner description: Surrounded by several mountain peaks (Potosi Peak, Teakettle Mountain, Cirque Mountain, Stony Mountain, and Gilpin Mountain), Yankee Boy Basin is a popular scenic area visited by hikers, photographers, four-wheelers and nature lovers. « less
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Tucson, Arizona, United States
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29 reviews 29 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

This is a very easy Jeep trail yet it provides some spectacular views. The ride up to Yankee Basin takes about 30 minutes from Ouray. You will also pass by the active Revenue Silver mine which goes nearly 8,000 feet into the mountain. We did this after doing the Alpine loop and is was a lot of fun, yet no... More

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texas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Went with Greg at San Juan Jeep Tours, had an excellent trip and day. Greg took us places we could have never gotten to. The views and wildlife were spectacular!!!

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Lake Havasu City, Arizona
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20 reviews 20 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Rented a Jeep for half a day and will never regret this adventure! Wonderful views and wildlife! A little scary at times when you meet vehicles going ramrod speed in your direction on skinny mountain roads but an adventure none the less!

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Iowa City, Iowa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

One of the most beautiful places in the world. Great place to Jeep in the summer or ride sleds in the winter. Be careful there are not any rails on these roads.

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Denver
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

Rented a Jeep and made it up to Yankee Boy Basin. Absolutely stunning place. I've lived in Colorado my entire life, and I've traveled a lot in the mountains, but this might be the most beautiful spot I've found.

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colorado
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Just plain beautiful. It does require 4wd to get high into the basin but worth it. Awesome cirque that has a great approach to climb Sneffles. I have skied it several times in the spring when they plow the road up to where you can skin your way in.

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Brisbane, Australia
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71 reviews 71 reviews
19 attraction reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012

We drove up here for a look, and it was spectacular. The road is fairly hairy, so only go in a 4WD, but it is sooo worth it.

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Papaikou, Hawaii
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47 reviews 47 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2012

Wonderful to visit the basin,the scenery is beautiful,missed the colors but I'll be back.One of my favorite areas in Colorado

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Price, Utah
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30 reviews 30 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

The dirt road can mostly be done in a car some higher clearance in areas or good tire placement is all that is needed and you can see most of it at about 9 miles up then it turns to 4x4 only there is an active mine as well as abandond ones.

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Dallas, Texas
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76 reviews 76 reviews
35 attraction reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

During the summer, Yankee Boy Basin is beautiful, surrounded by majestic mountains. The downside is that everyone wants to take their jeep for a visit, making the trip to and from the basin a crowded, dusty experience. Plus, most of the jeepers don't really understand the driving rules necessary for passage in the mountains and can make the drive uncomfortable... More

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