After taking day four off and getting caught up on laundry, a little shopping in Ouray and completing a work out, I was ready to get back to the road. However, the road today was not to be taken on two wheels but in a four wheel jeep. The Alpine Loop can be accessed off of 550 near Ouray and takes us through some of the most beautiful country in this area. We also took the Loop through
Cinnamon Pass to Lake City and then back through the Pass to Silverton where we caught 550 on the Million Dollar Highway to Ouray. The Alpine Pass tests drivers with the rocky, steep road. Needless to say this was not the smoothest ride of the week. However, it may have been one of the most beautiful rides. One of the sights along the way included old mines, broken down by time and inactivity. The mines were reminders of the days when these mountains were the home of the some of the braves adventurers hoping to get rich. The snow was still present and so were the snowmobile tracks reminding us of the winter adventures that these mountains provide for the current residents. The roads are relatively clear of snow, but there are portions of the road where you ride along a snow wall, reminding you just how deep the snow can get during the winter months. With the warm temperatures, the winter snows are melting so there were many times along the road where the water crossed the road. There were also many times where the water falls were running, providing for some wonderful views and pictures. The road also included opportunities to see the wildlife. We were fortunate enough to see marmot, billy goats, deer, moose, and many little chipmunks. The loop was a wonderful way to experience the area and appreciate the well paved roads of our normal travels. I will let the pictures speak for themselves.
Cinnamon Pass to Lake City and then back through the Pass to Silverton where we caught 550 on the Million Dollar Highway to Ouray. The Alpine Pass tests drivers with the rocky, steep road. Needless to say this was not the smoothest ride of the week. However, it may have been one of the most beautiful rides. One of the sights along the way included old mines, broken down by time and inactivity. The mines were reminders of the days when these mountains were the home of the some of the braves adventurers hoping to get rich. The snow was still present and so were the snowmobile tracks reminding us of the winter adventures that these mountains provide for the current residents. The roads are relatively clear of snow, but there are portions of the road where you ride along a snow wall, reminding you just how deep the snow can get during the winter months. With the warm temperatures, the winter snows are melting so there were many times along the road where the water crossed the road. There were also many times where the water falls were running, providing for some wonderful views and pictures. The road also included opportunities to see the wildlife. We were fortunate enough to see marmot, billy goats, deer, moose, and many little chipmunks. The loop was a wonderful way to experience the area and appreciate the well paved roads of our normal travels. I will let the pictures speak for themselves.
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