Ouray, Mountain city in San Juan Mountains, Colorado, United States.
The city sits at an elevation of 2,375 meters, surrounded by steep peaks and multiple waterfalls flowing through narrow canyons and valleys.
Founded by silver and gold miners in 1875, Ouray received its name from Chief Ouray of the Ute tribe and gained incorporation in October 1876.
The Ouray County Historical Museum contains extensive collections of mining, ranching, and railroad artifacts dating from the region's early settlement period.
The Ouray Hot Springs Bath House provides year-round access to natural mineral waters, with multiple pools maintained at different temperatures.
The city features the first ice climbing park in the world, drawing winter sports enthusiasts who scale frozen waterfalls in the surrounding canyons.
Location: Ouray County
Elevation above the sea: 2,375 m
Website: http://www.ci.ouray.co.us/
Website: http://ci.ouray.co.us
GPS coordinates: 38.02330,-107.67200
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:15
Uncompahgre Peak
19.1 km
Red Mountain Pass
14.3 km
Mount Sneffels
10.8 km
Bridal Veil Falls
14.4 km
Animas Forks
13.8 km
Handies Peak
19.2 km
Box Canyon
794 m
Smuggler-Union Hydroelectric Power Plant
14.4 km
Wetterhorn Peak
14.7 km
Uncompahgre Wilderness
19.3 km
St. Elmo Hotel
234 m
Mount Sneffels Wilderness
16.6 km
Telluride Historic District
15.3 km
Beaumont Hotel
222 m
Matterhorn Peak (Colorado)
16.1 km
Dallas Peak
13.9 km
Fort Peabody
11.6 km
Gilpin Peak
11.4 km
Teakettle Mountain
8.3 km
Western Hotel
78 m
Jones Mountain
19 km
Ouray City Hall and Walsh Library
177 m
Niagara Peak
19.2 km
Wright's Opera House
212 m
Ouray County Courthouse
202 m
Ouray Historic District
131 m
Bear Creek Falls
2.8 km
Telluride Historical Museum
15.3 kmReviews
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