Fall Colors of Colorado

Changing color of the season.

September 1st - October 13th, 2018

I've been in Colorado since late July enjoying the cooler weather while Jack was in Arizona finishing up his last construction project. To say the least he was tired of me joyfully telling him how much cooler the weather was here.  So, when mid-September came and Jack's project was completed, he retired and made his way to Colorado and said he didn't want to leave until the Fall colors were finished.  That was ok by me. 

 

We have been hiking and Jeepin' to see a lot of the colors and I will display some of the colors in this blog because this is all about the changing colors of Colorado. Hope you enjoy.

 

Silverton, CO area and Cinnamon Pass, 12,640 ft.

 

The site of the old Silver Lake Mill of the 1890's and Arrastra Gulch in the background



Arrastra Gulch near Silverton

 

Kebler Pass outing with friends of Western Slope 4-Wheelers

Imogene Pass - September 21, 2018

 

 

 

Lime Creek Road and Bolam Pass with friends of Western Slope 4-Wheelers - September 23, 2018

A trip through the Red Mountain Pass area - September 24, 2018

In search of Lone Cone Mtn. with friends of Western Slope 4-Wheelers.

 

 Horsethief Hiking Trail near Ouray, CO

Dolores and Rico, CO - October 4, 2018

End of the Season run to Kebler Pass - October 13, 2018

 We hope you enjoyed our photos and that they inspire you to get out there to see the beautiful welcoming of winter. 

Until next time ..... Enjoy your journey.

Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn.

Elizabeth Lawrence

Trout Lake RR Trestle, Trout Lake, CO

August 3, 2018 - Trout Lake RR Trestle, Trout Lake, CO

If you are in Telluride, Trout Lake is a short drive (15 minutes) South on State Route 145. We actually drove in from the South side from Rico to Lizardhead Pass and accessed Forest Service Route 626.  Lizardhead Pass has a paved pull-out with an informational board and restrooms.  Also, a very informative 'Galloping Goose' / D&RG RR information board is about 100 feet East of the pull out, which tells of the accessible sections of the railway in the Telluride area. Trout Lake Road (626) starts directly north of the information board.  Along this dirt road is a number of rv boomdocking sites that looked very inviting.




Photo courtesy of the web

The lake is natural, but it was dammed to increase the size to serve as a reservoir for the Ames power plant about 5 miles away. Ames Station is the World's First Generating Station. Wow!

 

In the past, the Rio Grande Railroad tracks circled the lake, running close to the northeastern shoreline.  A 28 car capacity siding was located here along with a standard 50,000 gallon water tank.  The tank along with Bridge 51-A (trestle) still stands today.  According to research, the water tank and trestle are two of the best preserved remaining Rio Grande RR artifacts.

 

 

    

The backdrop for this trestle is breathtaking and the trestle itself is so amazing that it is still standing in all its glory.   Because of the harsh weather it has been refurbished throughout the years.

Can you spot the chipmunk?

Even though we had sprinkles of rain throughout the day, the air was crisp and the scenery doesn't get any better.

San Juan Mountains

“What day is it?” asked Pooh.
“It’s today,” squeaked Piglet.
“My favorite day,” said Pooh.”  
A.A. Milne

 

 

Until our next adventure - Enjoy your 'today'!