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Yankee Boy Basin, Ouray

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Brave the dirt road up to Yankee Boy Basin, a scenic alpine valley in Colorado's San Juan Mountains. The 7.5 km (4.7 mi) road remains accessible from June to October for high clearance vehicles only. Drive the winding, narrow trail through the canyon and to the basin, where you can spot a variety of native animals, including black bears and deer. Don't forget your camera--the valley's colorful wildflowers and mountainous backdrop make for postcard-worthy photographs. Plan your Yankee Boy Basin visit and explore what else you can see and do in Ouray using our Ouray travel tool .

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• By John M

  Yankee Boy Basin is one of many beautiful mountain and high valley views throughout the area, and an important part of our 2700 mile, five state dual sport motorcycle adventure.  more »

• By 296cindia

  Incredibly beautiful area filled with streams, mountain views, wildflowers and waterfalls. Highly recommend a jeep tour with Alpine tours. Was amazing  more »

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• By Bob Kane

  One of the most beautiful places in Colorado. Make sure you get there using a high clearance 4wd.

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• By Marie Soraya

  Best time to go is in July for the best show of wild flowers. Have a guide take you on a Jeep ride to this place. The road to this place gets very narrow and dangerous.. you'll need an S U V or Jeep to get there.

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