Ride to Corkscrew Pass for lakes, mining ruins, and Red Mountain views
4 Hours
Guide, Scenic stops, 4x4 ride
Explore the colorful Red Mountain Mining district on a 4-hour 4x4 tour centered on Corkscrew Pass. See scenic lakes, historic mining ruins, and wide-open vistas just miles from Ouray.
A 15–25% gratuity is customary for your guide. Trips run rain or shine, and routes may change due to road conditions.
Full refund if you cancel 72+ hours before departure. Cancellations under 72 hours are 100% forfeited. No rescheduling within 72 hours. No-shows are fully charged. Group tours require a minimum of 4 passengers. Full refund if the operator cancels and cannot reschedule.
Bring a jacket and/or rain jacket, water, snacks, and a small backpack for personal items. Wear closed-toed shoes.
Yes. Trips go out rain or shine, and the vehicles have retractable rain flies.
Arrive 10–15 minutes before departure for check-in. Group tour seating is first-come, first-served, so arriving early helps you choose your seat.
Alpine Scenic delivers consistently outstanding experiences according to travelers, with guides like Steve, Joe, Cole, and Randy earning special praise for their driving expertise and deep knowledge of the Ouray region. These guides prioritize safety while navigating challenging mountain passes like Imogene, Corkscrew Gulch, and Hurricane Pass, with multiple reviewers noting how comfortable they felt even on narrow, high-altitude roads. The bucket seats in their vehicles get frequent mentions as a surprisingly important comfort feature during these multi-hour adventures. What really stands out is how well the company adapts to different needs. They've successfully hosted everything from standard sightseeing tours to a mountain elopement, adjusting routes and timing based on what guests want to experience. The guides clearly know the terrain inside and out, making weather-dependent decisions on the fly and finding off-route gems like hidden waterfalls. Booking is straightforward, and the staff keeps clients updated before tours. If you're looking to access spectacular high-country scenery that's impossible to reach in a regular vehicle, this operation has the experience and equipment to make it happen safely and memorably.
This company is first rate. Individual bucket seats that were well padded and comfortable. Last thing you’d want to do on these backroads is bounce around on a hard bench! The vehicle had blankets for all occupants and is equipped with a rain cover that can be installed in a jiffy, if needed. The scenery is magnificent with waterfalls and we hit the wildflower bloom just right. I’ve never seen so many columbines! Our guide was Steve, and he is excellent. In addition to his driving skill, he really knows his area history and can name just about all the wildflowers you see. One cool touch, Steve carries a photo drone with him and will take a video of you in front of a waterfall. We were very pleased with our 4 hour adventure. Never felt at risk. This is the best tour of this type we have ever taken.
Dennis Mallaney`
July 3, 2026
This company is first rate. Individual bucket seats that were well padded and comfortable. Last thing you’d want to do on these backroads is bounce around on a hard bench! The vehicle had blankets for all occupants and is equipped with a rain cover that can be installed in a jiffy, if needed. The scenery is magnificent with waterfalls and we hit the wildflower bloom just right. I’ve never seen so many columbines! Our guide was Steve, and he is excellent. In addition to his driving skill, he really knows his area history and can name just about all the wildflowers you see. One cool touch, Steve carries a photo drone with him and will take a video of you in front of a waterfall. We were very pleased with our 4 hour adventure. Never felt at risk. This is the best tour of this type we have ever taken.
Dennis Mallaney`
July 3, 2026
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