If you know this spot, then you know this guy is lucky to be alive. Englewood man cited with DUI after crash on Black Bear Pass A 28-year-old Englewood man was cited Sunday with drunken driving after causing a harrowing accident on Black Bear Pass, a dangerous and difficult mountain road that connects Silverton and Telluride. We met in town and then headed out to the trailhead, airing down when it was still pretty early in the morning. The initial investigation has ruled out weather, speed and alcohol consumption as possible causes of the accident. Late season thunderstorms nipped at our heels all day … This is the second day of … A four-wheel drive SUV tumbled, landing on its roof, on Black Bear Pass near Telluride on Wednesday, damaging the vehicle and closing the pass until Thursday. This video is from Georgia Wranglers trip to Ouray Colorado in July 2017. "At this point it looks like unfamiliarity with the road," Oletski said. Black Bear Pass Off-Road Trail in Colorado was originally constructed in the late 1800's to service the Black Bear Mine and subsequently re-opened for recreational travel in 1959. Her two sons were transported down Black Bear Pass by a firefighter vehicle with EMT members. Rollover Crash Leaves Toyota 4Runner Driver Dangerously Dangling on Cliff's Edge Black Bear Pass in Colorado is popular among off-road enthusiasts for its stellar views and downright dangerous nature. Dogs are also able to use this trail. This past weekend my wife and I had the opportunity to attend the 5th Annual 100s in the Hills held near Ouray, Colorado. The Sheriff in San Miguel County, Bill Masters is calling for a permanent closure of Black Bear Pass to all motorized vehicles after a recent accident on the historic trail. Our second day there we did Black Bear Pass and Imogene Pass. If you're in Ouray, the "classic" day is to do Black Bear Pass and Imogene Pass in a big loop, and that was our plan. The names of the Jeep’s driver and passenger had not been released as of Monday afternoon. The pass is 12,000 feet in altitude. The way up is fairly easy and a beautiful view. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from July until October. Just ran Black Bear Pass a couple weeks ago right after (day after) it opened for the season. In July 2010 I did it on an ATV and filmed the entire trail. Black Bear Pass. Black Bear Pass Trail is a 8.5 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Telluride, Colorado that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. Went into Telluride on Black Bear … Roughly 10 miles long, Black Bear Road starts at the summit of Red Mountain Pass at an elevation of 11,018 feet before climbing to a peak height of 12,840 feet as it crosses the crest of Black Bear Pass and descends past Bridal Veil Falls into Telluride’s Box Canyon. A four-wheel drive SUV tumbled, landing on its roof, on Black Bear Pass near Telluride on Wednesday, damaging the vehicle and closing the pass until Thursday. One pass wasn't enough so we added in Imogene Pass and made a loop of it. A 28-year-old Englewood man was cited Sunday with drunken driving after causing a harrowing accident on Black Bear Pass, a dangerous and … Black Bear Pass is a popular, albeit notorious, route with four-wheel-drive vehicle owners, who frequently cross it in the summertime. A 28-year-old Englewood man was cited Sunday with drunken driving after causing a harrowing accident on Black Bear Pass, a dangerous and difficult mountain road that connects Silverton and Telluride. Legend has it Forest Service Road 648, known as “Black Bear Pass,” was cut into the Rocky Mountains in the late 1800s by prospectors brave or crazy enough to go anywhere for gold. We pas Rollover on Black Bear Pass. The infamous Black Bear Pass is one of the most difficult mountain passes in Colorado. One long-time area Jeeper, Dave Shannon, said that Black Bear Pass was his first trail in Colorado and that he’s been over it many times. For those of you unfamiliar with the event, it is a family-oriented gathering for fellow 100 Series Toyota Land Cruiser owners to get together and enjoy off-pavement adventure and camaraderie amongst the beauty of southwestern Colorado. A reserve deputy was hiking in the area and called the accident in, but people on … “Black Bear is no more dangerous than any other trail in Colorado or anywhere else. Masters almost immediately received pushback to his closure proposal. 2K likes. Black Bear Pass is often rated as one of Colorado's most dangerous 4x4 roads. Page dedicated to one of the better known trails of the San Juan Mountains. The road crosses Black Bear Pass to Highway 550 between Silverton and Ouray. Naturally we really wanted to try it out on bikes. That would give us lots of time to relax and enjoy the trip. The boys were taken to the medical center, where they were assessed and released. The Sheriff in San Miguel County, Bill Masters is calling for a permanent closure of Black Bear Pass to all motorized vehicles after a recent accident on the historic trail. Feel free to ask questions or share pictures from your own trips. This is high clearance, short wheel base vehicles only- and I suggest going with someone who is skilled as a spotter.