San Juan Driving Tour over Stunner Pass

Travel through historic southern Colorado gold mining country on this scenic route over Stunner Pass. Dazzling aspens, columbines, and blooming gentian greet the summer visitor along the U.S. Forest Service roads through the San Juan and Conejos Mountains. Historic gold mining camps include Jasper, Stunner, Platoro, and Summitville, where thousands once rushed to seek their fortune, and a few became millionaires overnight. Elk, deer, bear, big horn sheep, and game birds populate the surrounding Rio Grande National Forest and San Juan Wilderness Area. From fly-fishing to backpacking, outdoor activities abound in this beautiful high country mountain terrain.