Exploring Ophir Pass | Colorado

Ophir Pass Road is an OHV route that provides a connection between U.S. Highway 550 north of Silverton, CO. to the historic mining town of Ophir. The road traverses over 11,789 foot Ophir Pass, offering alpine views of the upper Ophir Valley and neighboring peaks. It is generally an easy 4-wheel drive road, but is rated as moderate difficulty due to a narrow one-half mile section (on the Ophir side of the Pass) where it is difficult for two vehicles to pass each other. This road is often driven in combination with either the Black Bear Pass Road or the Tomboy - Imogene (Imogene Pass) We drove from the Ophir side to Silverton. The views are truly amazing, just be carful on the section where the road is narrow/ one way.