Yankee Boy Basin

Rating: 3-4
This is a fairly easy trail, but it does increase in difficulty as you go higher.  The road surface is similar to the nearby Imogene Pass, but Yankee Boy doesn't have the loose ledges seen on Imogene.

Location
Ouray, CO

Trailhead
This has the same beginning as Imogene Pass.  It is located along the first hairpin turn. If you are heading in the southern direction, the road is to your right. There is a large, wooden sign on the left that says "Box Canyon Falls" and has an arrow pointing to the right. This is the road you need to take. GPS coordinates of the turnoff are 38.017649, -107.674578.

Description
This beginning of Imogene Pass and Yankee Boy Basin share the same road. 4.7 miles after you leave the highway, there is an intersection. To the left is Imogene Pass, and to the right is Yankee Boy Basin.

This is a short trip, about 8-9 miles one way and most of the road is fairly fast. The beginning is a well maintained gravel road, but as you increase in elevation the road is less maintained. There is nothing technical about this road, and it is appropriate for beginners. The road is wide in most areas and there is typically plenty of room to pass oncoming vehicles.

This is a great road if you only have a short time in Ouray and you want to get off of the pavement. Remember, this is an "out-and-back" style and so you will return the same way.

I apologize, I cannot find my pictures of Yankee Boy Basin, but I will look on my other computer and see if I took them with my camera instead of my phone.

Here is a map and google generated KML file.