Ironton Park Winter Area
Ironton Park is a groomed nordic area to the south of Ouray, suitable for both XC skiing and snowshoeing. It is located in the historic ghost town of Ironton where several buildings still stand.
This is a fun nordic area to the south of Ouray. There is level terrain and a few hills on the green groomed trails. There are also some ungroomed trails that are more difficult. Tracks on the green groomed trails are set by the Ouray County Nordic Council. For more info and a map of the trails, see Ironton | Ouray County Nordic Council (ouraynordic.org). There is limited free parking in a lot off of highway 550.
- Suitable Activities: Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing
- Snowshoeing Category: Beginner
- Seasons: January, February, March, December
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Avalanche Terrain Rating Simple View avalanche forecast.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 4.0 mi
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Land Manager:
U.S. Forest Service
Ouray Ranger District (GMUG)
- Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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