Getting Here

Thelma Hut is located along US Highway 550 - the Million Dollar Highway - between Ouray and Silverton, Colorado. The Hut is located .5 miles directly west of Highway 550 over a small rise in lower Porphyry Basin. There is no marked trailhead. There is a parking area .6 miles south of Red Mountain Pass near the Addie S. Cabin. There is also a highway closure gate at that parking lot. The skin trail to the Thelma starts on the west side of Highway 550 across from that parking area.

The closest landmarks to the parking area are:

Red Mountain Pass Summit - 0.6 of a mile north
Silverton - 9 miles south
Ouray - 14 miles north

The closest airports:

Montrose Regional Airport - 52 miles north
Durango-LaPlata County Airport - 71 miles south
Albuquerque International Airport - 275 miles via 550/I25
Denver International Airport - 369 miles via 550/50/I70

Thelma Hut | Red Mountain Pass, Colorado | 970.708.0092 | [email protected]

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we have changed a few policies and procedures to make Thelma Hut safe including modified cancellation policy, social distancing guidelines, increased cleaning and a two-night minimum stay. Please click here for the detailed list of changes/guest waiver. Feel free to contact us with any questions: [email protected]