The Opus Hut
- All-inclusive
High-altitude backcountry hut in Colorado's San Juan Mountains near Telluride and Silverton, accessible by hiking or skiing. Serves as a base for alpine trout fishing in pristine mountain lakes and streams at 11,600 feet elevation.
Why book
Alpine hut at 11,600 feet where cutthroat and brook trout rise in pristine San Juan Mountain lakes.
Overview
The Opus Hut sits at 11,600 feet in the San Juan Mountains between Telluride and Silverton, reachable by a 3.5-mile winter ski or summer hike from Ophir Pass Road. The operation runs five rooms sleeping up to 20 guests in a communal alpine hut model, with solar power, filtered water, and composting toilets. Meals include breakfast, dinner, and afternoon soup, with beer and wine available for purchase. The surrounding high country offers alpine lake and stream fishing for native…
At a glance
- Type
- Cabin
- Fishiness
- 3/5
- Location
- Ophir, CO
- Best for
- Freshwater, Fly Fishing, Rustic, Remote Wilderness
Amenities & features
Amenities
- Dining / Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast Included
- Private Bathrooms
Activities
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Stargazing
Fishing styles
- Fly Fishing
Water types
- Freshwater
Seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
Best for
- Big Groups
Themes
- All-Inclusive
- Rustic
- Remote / Off-Grid
Climate
- Mountains
- Alpine
Lodging style
- Lodge
What's included
Included
- Beds
- Sleeping bag liners (winter)
- Full bedding (sheets, pillows, comforters)
- Solar powered lighting
- 110 volt outlets for charging devices
- Filtered drinking water
- Hot and cold tap water
- Indoor composting toilets
- Afternoon soup
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Beer, wine, and limited spirits available for purchase
Not included
- Personal alcohol (not permitted)
- Trash removal (pack it in, pack it out)
Rooms
Trip planning
- Hours
- In 2:00 pm · Out 10:00 am
- Sleeps
- Up to 20 guests
- Rooms
- 5 rooms
- Nearest airport
- Montrose, Colorado
- Timezone
- UTC-6
Getting there
Located at 11,600ft in the San Juan Mountains, between Telluride and Silverton. Access is via hiking or skiing in winter (approx. 3.5 miles). Summer access is via a 1/4 mile hike from Ophir Pass road.
Where you are
Nearby destinations
Towns, regions, and wild places worth exploring around the lodge.
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