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06-26-2017, 12:38 PM | #1 |
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Independence Pass, Colorado
Great ride this weekend (6/24 & 25, 2017) through the heart of the Wasatch range in western Colorado.
The route took us over two of the higher mountain passes in the state - Independence (#3) and Monarch Pass (#15). 14,000 ft peaks as far as the eye could see. From Grand Junction Via I-70, CO Hwy 82, US-24 & US 50. June 24_25 route map.jpg On the approach to the summit of Independence Pass. Very narrow and twisty road before breaking out into this valley. Closed in winter, and no vehicles/trailers over 35ft at any time. In some places, no center stripe and so narrow you'd swear it was a one-way. Approach to Independence Pass.jpg Independence Pass summit - 12,095 ft. Above the tree line, and still plenty of snow up here at the end of June. Windy and cold. Temps in the high 40's at noon. Independence sign_Nomad.jpg Twin Lakes area outside Buena Vista, CO. Beautiful country. Twin Lakes.jpg Monarch Pass - 11,312 ft. About 40 east of Gunnison, CO. Monarch Pass.jpg Stayed the night at the Gunnison, CO KOA. Nice place. Round trip from Grand Junction - about 400 miles.
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06-26-2017, 03:59 PM | #2 |
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06-26-2017, 05:54 PM | #3 |
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Beautiful country. Sounds like a great weekend.
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06-26-2017, 06:58 PM | #4 |
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Very nice. One of our biker friends, (Mic Garloch) is out riding that area right now. And several other just got back from there. Jim and Rick.
Its on my bucket list to go.
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06-28-2017, 08:09 PM | #6 |
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Nice pics!
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06-28-2017, 10:11 PM | #7 |
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Sure as heck can't find scenery like that in Alabama. I'm jealous.
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