Surrounded by several mountain peaks (Potosi Peak, Teakettle Mountain, Cirque Mountain, Stony Mountain, and Gilpin Mountain), Yankee Boy Basin is …See more
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Aug 14, 2023
Yankee Boy or at least to the Twin Falls Area is one of the most accessible and scenic destinations that can be found in Colorado. In June/July wildflowers are stunning there. The Twin Falls of Sneff… Full review by Alan G
Jul 24, 2023
We went during a heavy traffic week, so there was some necessary waiting or maneuvering on OHV trails but still had a great time. The parking lot right above town is great, we were able to do thi… Full review by terbear716
Jun 23, 2023
Beautiful place! We rode in the dodge ram trucks with seating in the beds, our tour guides were hilarious and great drivers! Full review by 631meganw
I am planning to be in the area June 9 of this year and would like to take a 4-wheel drive tour up into the mountains to see beautiful flowers and vistas, What time in June did you go up to Yankee Boy Basin. Was it later in the month so the flowers were already in bloom? Were you able to navigate the road all the way to the top or was there too much snow that time of year? What tour company did you use and would you recommend them? Did they allow stops to take photographs? Thanks
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It will still be very snowy in early June. I would check with the Forest service for the area, which is the Uncompaghre National Forest.
We have a Ford F150 4X4 - would it be ok for this road? (we have driven some fairly rough roads in Big Bend National park before.
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You should br fine getting to the basin itself. I would not suggest you try to go on up and over without talking to one of the tour companies in town about road condition on the pass as …
You should br fine getting to the basin itself. I would not suggest you try to go on up and over without talking to one of the tour companies in town about road condition on the pass as they change quickly. And the pass also has a few tight hairpin turns that require backing up and then going forward a few feet, then repeat. The length of your truck would be a challenge but if you go slow it will work. Also remember this time of year you get hit with sudden storm, including snow so watch the weather forecast. It’s very common to have short cloudbursts in the late afternoon all summer. But for sure you can make it up to the spectacular basin without any trouble. Take water and food and cameras and enjoy heaven on earth.
Jul 24, 2023
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