Imogene Pass
Distance
~17 mi one-way (Telluride → Ouray)
Time
3–4 hours
Difficulty
Difficult
Colorado's second-highest drivable pass at 13,114 ft, connecting Telluride to Ouray over the Sneffels Range. The Telluride side climbs past Tomboy ghost town through old mining country; the Ouray side drops past the Camp Bird mine into Yankee Boy Basin. Narrow, rocky, and exposed near the summit — switchbacks tighten significantly near the top and traffic management above treeline can be tricky. A bucket-list run, but not where you want to learn the rig.
Highlights
- •13,114 ft — second-highest drivable pass in Colorado
- •Tomboy ghost town ruins on the Telluride side
- •Camp Bird Mine and Yankee Boy Basin on the Ouray side
- •Above-treeline alpine basin at the summit
- •Connects to Black Bear, Yankee Boy, and the Million Dollar Highway
Access & Permits
No permit required — Forest Service / county roads. Typically open mid-July through September.
Terrestrial Armor Recommended
The Tesla Cybertruck Terrestrial Armor kit is strongly recommended for this trail. This includes underbody skid plates and protection for critical components. Stock trucks can attempt with extreme caution and experienced spotters.