- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
What to do around Montrose/Gunnison, CO
Posted on 4/6/23 at 8:46 am
Posted on 4/6/23 at 8:46 am
My parents are renting a cabin near Cimarron, CO which splits between Montrose and Gunnison. Want to take the kids out there, but want to know what we can expect? The rental is from October-January 1, so anytime during that period.
7
Posted on 4/6/23 at 8:55 am to modes
Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It’s a National Park. I’m not sure if it closes during the winter.
Posted on 4/6/23 at 9:12 am to modes
It is going to be FRIDGED during that time period
September is prime river trout fishing, so early October should be pretty good
October - November will have lots of folks around elk and deer hunting
September is prime river trout fishing, so early October should be pretty good
October - November will have lots of folks around elk and deer hunting
Posted on 4/6/23 at 9:24 am to mylsuhat
Whats the summers like, if we ever make another trip?
Posted on 4/6/23 at 9:26 am to mylsuhat
Drive up to Crested Butte and eat at The Wooden Nickle. Walk around the town and see the sights. Cool place. 
Posted on 4/6/23 at 10:19 am to modes
Can't say for certain about that area, I just know the Gunnison area from elk season.
Gunnison sits at 7,700' is in a bowl. The dense cold air just dumps out of the mountains and floods the town. It's a gorgeous place
Check out Trader's Rendezvous in Gunnison too. Very cool place LINK /
Gunnison sits at 7,700' is in a bowl. The dense cold air just dumps out of the mountains and floods the town. It's a gorgeous place
Check out Trader's Rendezvous in Gunnison too. Very cool place LINK /
Posted on 4/6/23 at 1:12 pm to mylsuhat
quote:gunnison might be the coldest place in CO
Gunnison sits at 7,700' is in a bowl. The dense cold air just dumps out of the mountains and floods the town.
Posted on 4/6/23 at 1:38 pm to modes
quote:
Whats the summers like
70's in the daytime, 40's at night. It's a perfect summer break from the Louisiana heat.
Posted on 4/6/23 at 3:21 pm to modes
Ski created butte
Posted on 4/6/23 at 3:44 pm to modes
Umm you ski? Why would you go there in the winter then ask what to do?
Posted on 4/6/23 at 3:46 pm to modes
quote:
Whats the summers like, if we ever make another trip?
Pretty nice, instead of skiing you can white water raft, hike, bike trails. The drive is beautiful.
Also smoked a lot of weed, but dont do that if you have kids.
Posted on 4/6/23 at 4:34 pm to modes
For such a long duration, go at least twice: EARLY Oct, and again around Christmas.
Black Canyon, Grand Mesa, Million Dollar Highway, Mesa Verde, Hwy 149 from US50 to Lake City, Creede and South Fork is a great drive too - more fun on a motorcycle though. From South Fork head west on US 160 to Pagosa then over Wolf Creek Pass to Durango then North on US 550 make a nice loop.
Early Oct can be iffy with snow in the high country but if you get there early enough and the snow holds off you should drive Engineer Pass and/or Cinnamon Pass from Lake City to Ouray and Silverton respectively - won't need 4WD if it's clear but will want high clearance vehicle.
Black Canyon, Grand Mesa, Million Dollar Highway, Mesa Verde, Hwy 149 from US50 to Lake City, Creede and South Fork is a great drive too - more fun on a motorcycle though. From South Fork head west on US 160 to Pagosa then over Wolf Creek Pass to Durango then North on US 550 make a nice loop.
Early Oct can be iffy with snow in the high country but if you get there early enough and the snow holds off you should drive Engineer Pass and/or Cinnamon Pass from Lake City to Ouray and Silverton respectively - won't need 4WD if it's clear but will want high clearance vehicle.
This post was edited on 4/6/23 at 4:43 pm
Posted on 4/6/23 at 5:50 pm to modes
quote:
Whats the summers like, if we ever make another trip?
Ouray and Telluride are great day trips from Montrose…we did both last fall. Summer is a great time for jeep tours, breweries and rafting.
Posted on 4/6/23 at 8:21 pm to modes
October can still be great for outdoor stuff.
December you can ski.
November will happen in between.
And bundle up, it gets Cold in Gunnison.
December you can ski.
November will happen in between.
And bundle up, it gets Cold in Gunnison.
Posted on 4/9/23 at 7:28 pm to Beardlington
Drove alot of that last summer. Words and pictures just do not do it justice. Especially the drive from Durango to Silverton, then from Silverton to Ouray.
Posted on 4/9/23 at 9:46 pm to modes
What are your parents planning to do there for those months?
Posted on 4/10/23 at 2:08 pm to ItsBernie
That drive from Ouray to Silverton is sketchy for an actual highway. I drove it two winters ago in the snow late at night and this year just late at night. At night you wonder what there is to be afraid of in that black abyss. During the day you can see it, specially the roadway without any foundation underneath.
OP, Gunnison area is awesome. CB, Salida, Buena Vista, etc. lots to do.
OP, Gunnison area is awesome. CB, Salida, Buena Vista, etc. lots to do.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News