![]() Continue to the coordinates provided which will be just below the Bandora Mine and where the road divides. Soon after exiting the trees, the road cuts across the open flank of Fuller Peak and the high tundra ridge that divides this drainage from Ice Lake Basin. It usually has not been too rough or slow. This is FR585 on the San Juan NF map and Trails Illustrated. We have seen this road in better shape but it does receive a lot of day use during the summer months and that contributes to the wear and tear. ![]() The road will quickly change over to much rougher. Just continue straight and the road will bend to the left and will continue in a SW direction gaining elevation above the campground. To continue to the South Fork of Mineral Creek TH, do not turn into the campground. On the left will be the entrance to the CG. When you reach the campground, there will be trailhead parking on the right for the trail that accesses Ice Lake Basin and the Island Lake area. The last mile of road gets a little rougher but should still be navigable by passenger cars. Drive west on this graded dirt road to the campground and trailhead parking appx. ![]() If coming from Ouray, drive south on US 550 over Red Mountain Pass and watch for the FR585 turnoff on your right before reaching Silverton. Use this trailhead for: Rolling Mtn., The Twin Sisters, V.9, V.10, and as a secondary access to V.8 and Beattie.įrom the Town of Silverton and the US 550 intersection on the west side of town, drive north on US 550 and in a little over 2 miles turn west onto FR585.
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