About Ouray Trail Group

Tasked with keeping the trails around Ouray in great shape. Enjoy!

Our Mission

The Ouray Trail Group was founded in 1986 for the purpose of promoting safe and enjoyable hiking in the San Juan Mountains while preserving their beauty and natural resources. In addition to restoring and maintaining historic mining trails, the OTG works cooperatively with others to preserve the fascinating but fragile remnants of the 19th Century Mining Era throughout the region.

To accomplish this, we coordinate trail restoration and sign work with the U.S. Forest Service; publish a hiking guide; maintain a website; create and maintain trail registers; and organize trail days and training opportunities for the general public, our volunteers and school students.

Most importantly, members have the opportunity to take a stewardship role in protecting, preserving and maintaining the natural and recreational resources we all enjoy.

Board of Directors

President

Steve Boyle
Vice President

Bob Risch
Secretary/Communications

Lisa Hickman
Treasurer

Hale Houts
Publications

Karen Risch
Front Country Trails Coordinator

Hale Houts
Wilderness Trails Coordinator

John Hulburd
Nordic Council Chair

Ben Tisdel
Technical Advisor

Chris Haaland
At Large

J. Gary Dunn
At Large

Jill Parisi
At Large

Jennifer Cram

Membership Information

The membership of the Ouray Trail Group is voluntary, and new members are always welcome. To join OTG and be placed on an email list to receive notice of meeting dates, projects, and more, click below.

Join OTG Today!

PO Box 50 | Ouray, CO 81427 | https://ouraytrails.org | ouray.otg@gmail.com

We are a non-profit corporation of volunteers, founded in 1986, dedicated to the preservation and safe public use of Ouray County's trails, working in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service, Ouray Ranger District. Copyright 2021 Ouray Trail Group.

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