FJ55 on Stony Pass, Colorado

A trip into the San Juan mountains on a historical pass that is seldom used.
GPS: N 37° 47' 41.37, W 107° 32' 51.60.
Maps: USFS of Uncompahgre National Forest at 1:125,000.
USFS map of Rio Grande National Forest at 1:125,000.
USGS San Juan County at 1:50,000, USGS Hinsdale County at 1:50,000 sheet #2, USGS Mineral County at 1:50,000 sheet #1.

[@billspectre9502]

I just found this video. Very nice, loved all the history.
I travelled the same direction over Stony Pass in 1987.
It was the absolute first 4-WD driving I had ever done.
Still one of my favorite trips.

[@ephjay6t87]

So relaxing (unlike being an actual passenger). Thinking of doing Pearl Pass this August in my 60 series (55's spoiled little brother 😄).

[@fj55landcruiser]

Pearl Pass is one of my favorites. Definitely do it. You can make a loop out of it, Italian Creek, and Taylor Pass. Maybe this is the year to go back and make a video of Pearl.

[@ephjay6t87]

@@fj55landcruiser thinking Haggerman Pass to Leadville, but maybe convoy for better camp company and new stories? Love to get out of the heat for some mountain air.

[@fj55landcruiser]

Hagerman is good. It is getting pretty crowded last time I was up there. Turquoise lake has some camping around it. South of Leadville is Halfmoon Gulch which has camping and is a great drive. More challenging than Hagerman and also has an awesome intact mill close to the end of the road.