Mt. Hayden Backcountry Lodge is a truly unique experience with MULTIPLE SLEEPING QUARTERS. This new eco-lodge offers full amenities in a pristine mountain setting above Ouray, CO. Access by 4x4 or hiking off the famous Imogene pass trail to Telluride. Featuring a chef owner who prepares an included gourmet breakfast and dinner each day, guests will also enjoy conventional plumbing and ample electricity. Wifi as well as cell service for posting about your day amongst wild flowers and waterfalls! The lodge has two private rooms and also two separate shared partitioned bunk areas. There are numerous decks and comfy hang out areas for relaxing and gazing at the beautiful scenery. Not to be missed is the wood fired hot tub! If you want to stay in the mountains it doesn't get better than this! Real 4x4 required unless you hike in(2.5 miles). While very comfortable this is an off-grid lodge. Guests need to bring their own sheet, pillowcase and towels, laundry capabilities are limited. A sleeping bag is another option. There are plenty of blankets on hand! The Chef/Owner will be on hand even before your arrival to assist in every way to make sure your stay is a special and memorable experience There are no neighbors up here. Just the wildlife, flowers and mountains! Mount Hayden Backcountry Lodge is 7 miles from Ouray the 2.5 miles of which is on Imogene Pass road, a rough 4 wheel drive trail. Hiking the last bit is a fine option to get up here Directions from Ouray, Colorado: Leave the south end of town on Hwy. 550. Directly after the big horseshoe bend (about ¼ mile), take a right on CR 361 (Camp Bird Rd.). Follow this for 4.7 miles, then take the broad left fork that goes toward Camp Bird Mine. In another 0.3 miles you’ll reach a bridge. Park just before here if hiking and follow instructions below or switch to 4 low if Jeeping. There is not a sign for the mine. Arrive at the bridge described above at Camp Bird. Then follow the Imogene Pass jeep trail 1.8 miles from the bridge at Camp Bird in your off-road ready, high clearance 4WD vehicle, (not SUV or AWD) crossing the river once, until you see a sign to go left up Richmond Basin, just beyond a wooden bridge (not to be crossed). It’s a sharp left, usually a three point turn. Follow the road up for .4 mile to a small wooden sign that reads Richmond Trail ½ mile with an arrow to the right. Instead follow the road to the left! This will lead you in 200 yards to Mount Hayden Backcountry Lodge! Park after crossing the small creek on your left. Do not use your navigation app just follow these directions carefully! Pricing is based on $120 per person per night. Two meal included. Dietary restrictions are happily accommodated! See haydenbackcountry on the web for more details