Known for being the filming locations of films like True Grit and How the West Was Won, the Owl Creek Pass and Silver Jack Reservoir boast of breathtaking beauty and sheer magnificence. Both routes wind through areas of national forest as well as river basin country, so those visiting and passing through are bound to enjoy amazing views of the Courthouse Mountain and Chimney Rock. Originally at cattle-drive trail, the Owl Creek Pass and Silver Jack Reservoir are great options for hiking and backpacking adventures, but are also gateways to some of the most exciting four-wheel drive roads in Colorado.

Owl Creek Pass, Ridgway, Colorado, 81230, (website link)

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