Last Dollar Road, Jeep, Offroad, Colorado, San Juan Mountains, Telluride, 4x4, Four Wheel Drive

[loh1110]

Is this an Indian Reservation? HuuuuuuAAA Hmmmmm

[BigEvinrude]

The section between 3:50 and 6:50 can be a little hairy when it's wet. I drove it a few weeks ago in mid July 2011 in an FJ Cruiser 6 speed manual (though with street tires). There was a hailstorm followed by a torrential downpour. I'm really glad I didn't meet anyone coming up in this section. When I started to slide I used the rut on the mountainside to keep it from sliding left. I was going sideways where you've got no business doing that. The video seems longer than driving it took.

[MikeThomasHeath]

00:00 - 00:55 and 1:36 - 2:40 are on our ranch. I love this area!

[fastpony71]

I love Last Dollar Road! It is a favorite destination any time we come to Colorado in Autumn. The vistas are incredible! The aspen forests of the San Juans have a sense of magic when they change to their gold and yellow hues. Its a shame the Fall season comes only once a year, but it is something worth waiting for. We have plans to go there again in late September. What a beautiful place!

[jhhwingnut]

Great vid Jeepster....beautiful drive.....the Native American flute was a good choice...!!

[ModVid]

Driving thru Colorado on the dirt winding roads, some of which are only a few inches away from the edge of a steep downward drop. I have wonderful memories of this great place on our planet. Much enjoyed your vid and the music. Thanks "M" from downunder

[Copperpenny1962]

Hi, wondered why it is called Last Dollar Road? It's beautiful and looks like a fairly easy 4 wheel drive.....is this correct? Love all your videos!!!!! Music is perfect for the video too!

[JeepsterGal]

@Copperpenny1962 Not sure why it's named that, but I would give my Last Dollar to live on it! Yes, it's a VERY easy dirt road...there are a couple of creek crossings that can be deep depending on rain and snowfall, which high-clearance helps with, but other than that, if it's dry, it's almost passenger car accessible. It's one of the most beautiful drives in the state, I think...the old growth aspen forest is immense.

[Ottercycle]

JeepsterGal - i am diggin your vids!! tyvm

[JeepsterGal]

@Ottercycle I'm diggin' that you're diggin' 'em!

[vascolady]

I love colorado and I thought we had covered most of the back roads..but, we missed this one..will be there in september. Can't wait to do this one...alabama girl.we come to colorado every two years...I always cry when we leave I want to stay so bad....love it..

[JeepsterGal]

@vascolady Did you make it and did you get to drive Last Dollar? It's spectacular in the autumn!

[crossfamilyfarms]

Very nice ... I am going to do it today... thanks for such an awesome video

[mycatwilatackyou]

What an amazingly beautiful place and what a great video .. I am finally here living in Colorado been my dream since I was a kid . Its going to be a great summer !!

[gangelone999]

Hi Jeepstergal,

did you go al the way on 58P or the long way?

[TheKurfer]

great footage and the music makes this great.

[DblJ033]

mobbin this road in an sti would be the sickest thing ever

[gangelone999]

Hi Jeepster girl. What is the name of the Dan Miller song?

[JeepsterGal]

Hi Gangelone! It's "Great Spirit" off the album "Native Spirit" by Dan Gibson. Great album!

[gangelone999]

thanks!!!

[gangelone999]

Hi Jeepstergal! How long does it take to go from Noel to telluride on last dollar road?

[JeepsterGal]

Sorry don't know where Noel is!

[mycatwilatackyou]

what a beautiful drive ... Its been 34 years since I have been here miss it so much

[stumpy4348]

the san juan mountians are one of a kind and thankfully are not over run like aspen....well at least not in ouray when i go.... but it is the most beautif place i have ever been and leaves me just in awe when we go jeeping

[JeepsterGal]

I am right there with ya! Amazing scenery!!

[alisoncumbria]

Saw this video over a year ago which after watching enabled us to decide if we could go down there with our hire car. We did do just that, and this trip is still in my top ten of places that I have been and loved.I must admit though, that there was one place where I held my breath, and you can see the camera move side to side as you avoid the large ruts! The video truly represented the real thing. Gorgeous.

[JeepsterGal]

Ye, Last Dollar is a nice, easy drive. The only hinky spots are a few water holes that it might help to have a higher clearance vehicle. Gear-wise, only near the top do you need a little umph to get up and over the pass :) Beautiful trail, for sure!

[rigd49]

I miss Colorado so much.I will return!!!!!!!

[andyjs2378]

Very relaxing to watch the changing scenery that goes from one aspect to the next, very nice job on video

[flycubfly]

You should have put in a quick shot of the ranch used in John Waynes movie True Grit. You are so close to the spot

[CherryCreekSystems]

Got a whole video devoted to that movie and that ranch and where it was filmed. Look at my channel and visit the True Grit Then and Now video :)

[kooterking11]

I am touched by the video JeepsterGal, thank you very much for sharing. The hymn in the background makes it wonderfull, nice choice. I love my Colorado, ahh, and my Jeep.

Thank you again.

Take Care

[JeepsterGal]

Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it. I love Last Dollar Road, Colorado, and my Jeep too!

[cesna250]

Unbelievable! I was just there.

[underthebigbluesky]

This is a world away from where I live in the UK. Damn -if anyone in Colorado is interested in a house swap then let me know!

[Jackalhit]

greetings from Denver! thanks for keeping me up waaaay too late :( haha. i felt compelled to sit here and watch your great videos. enjoyed them a ton!! :)

[JeepsterGal]

Haha, hey, it's the weekend! You're entitled to stay up late!! Thanks for watching!

[jim9251]

I just moved to Ridgway and can't wait to get a Jeep. Great videos!

[JeepsterGal]

You lucky dog! Living in Ridgway! Enjoy it!!

[cabinfeverish]

JeepsterGal, All your Colorado videos are the same favorite places i have visited for years! thanks.........

[JeepsterGal]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy them and thanks for watching!

[jcherokee]

This is one of my favorites! Reminds me a lot of the trails I used to run in California. Wish I could have made the trip to the San Juan's this year... If you do this again next summer, please let us know... I'm sure I'll have time next year to make the trip... One question: what kind of camera mount are you using? On some of your videos it looks like you have moved to an external mount...

[TheDeerhuntergod]

now them r mountains,im from west virginia,and we have our mountains, but damn,that just takes the cut

[rockymtnhigh34]

Hey gal. I always love your videos. We had planned on taking this road out of Telluride to go back to our cabin on Cristobal. But we did Imogene TO Telluride and didn't have the time. I can't wait to go back and do it. We posted ours from last year and are leaving next week to go back again. Doing Tincup, Pitkin, Alpine loop, etc. Thanx again

[swatty76]

A milion thanks for posting this!

As a kid I saw the many beautiful photos taken from this road, in coffee-table books!

But as a Texan here who's happily been to Telluride 3-4 times ... the conditions were never right for driving this road, much less in a cheap rent-car (do you need four-wheel-drive?) ... I guess the road conditions need to be dry .. sad I missed it

I've never drove it, but now I have to !! I luv ya Jeepster Gal .. now just post a vid of going over Black Bear Pass!

[JeepsterGal]

Hi swatty76, thanks for commenting. I just returned from a trip down that way and will be posting some more videos as soon as I can! Still haven't done Black Bear yet...

[Raill]

Thanks friend!

this is one of the best roads i have ever seen

[JeepsterGal]

It's a beautiful road, especially in autumn!

[hdiylove7]

Have always wanted to take this road!!

[SaxonBrit]

Don't know who it is, but sounds Native American, perfect fit for Colorado.

[JeepsterGal]

Yup, it's Dan Gibson! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[bucknutdave]

first just want to say what a nice video. second, i really like the music, who's the artist and track?

[JeepsterGal]

Hi! It's Dan Gibson, he has great Native American music! Thanks for watching!

[really2ugly]

I pointed this video out to some friends in the Chicago area who haven't been to Ouray in 24 years. After watching this video, they have "coerced" me into a trip to Ouray in July, 2010. Could I refuse? Does life get better than that? Thanks, JeepsterGal for another excuse to go back.

[JeepsterGal]

YAY! You're welcome :)

[copkiller101]

your 4x videos are the best!

[JeepsterGal]

Thank you for watching!

[MountainManDan2]

OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!1,000,000 *

[JeepsterGal]

Thank you for watching!

[really2ugly]

I've always loved Last Dollar Road. So scenic and peaceful. A wonderful break from the more adventurous routes!

[TaosBob]

Watched it in high quality and it's beautiful. Gorgeous colors.

[JeepsterGal]

I love how you can watch in HQ now, that's very cool. Glad you enjoyed it!

[univik]

A 1000 miles away in Florida and remembering the memories I had in S.Colorado.Thanks!

[BudinOK]

I have so much wanted to do these roads in and around Ouray and Silverton and with you, now I can. Thanks so much.

[regfmcd]

Thanks for taking us along on this beautiful ride.

[phillipah7]

Beautiful country.