San Juans Day Trip (9-6-08)

[IntrepidXJ]

We headed out on a day trip to the San Juan Mountains today. We drove there, ran a few trails, and drove home on one tank of gas....so that wasn't too bad

We started off by heading up Poughkeepsie Gulch

Lake Como

After spending a little time at Lake Como, we took the short trip up to the top of California Pass

Then he headed back down and took the road up to Hurricane Pass

Great views down on Lake Como

Red Mountain #1 and Corkscrew Pass trail in the distance

 

[IntrepidXJ]

It just so happens that Corkscrew Pass was our next destination

Near the top of the pass with Red Mountain #2

Old cabin and Red Mountain #2

When we made it down to the bottom of Corkscrew Gulch, we took a right turn and headed up Brown Mountain

First we came across the Silver Mountain Mine

Then as we climbed higher onto the mountain and out of the trees, we were offered good views of the surrounding area

Looking across at Red Mountain #1

Looking down on Ironton Park and the highway

 

[IntrepidXJ]

After heading back down to US 550, it was time to go finish a trail I started with Alex on the 4th of July weekend, when were were stopped by a snow drift.....US Basin & Browns Gulch

View into US Basin

Looking across the valley at Black Bear Pass trail and the trail that goes up to Porphyry Basin (US 550 down below)

The trail high above the highway

Brooklyn Mine

Finally, before heading home for the day we headed up into Porphyry Basin. I wasn't sure what to expect with this trail, but it turned out being my favorite of the day The only issue I had was a flat tire (I'm pretty sure I was due for a flat with all the trails I run).

 

[2K54X4]

Great pics! I really want to hit that area someday. Does it feel like you're all alone or are there a ton of people running those trails?

 

[CoastalDefender]

HA!!

Saw the title and wondered "How the **** is someone Overlanding the San Juan Islands!?!?!" :xxrotflma


Excellent photos, wish we had stuff like that in W.WA.:clapsmile

 

[Creek]

Very nice...I'm heading down there for a week starting this coming Thursday

 

[IntrepidXJ]

Does it feel like you're all alone or are there a ton of people running those trails?

All depends on what trails you run and what time of the day you run them. I hit the popular trails right after sunrise and never usually see anyone else on them until closer to the afternoon. On the less popular trails, you don't usually see too many others....and there are a lot of those trails out there

 

[durango_60]

Great pics! I really want to hit that area someday. Does it feel like you're all alone or are there a ton of people running those trails?

This time of year you feel all alone, I took a buddy down Black Bear yesterday and didn't see another vehicle until we got to Bridal Veil Falls.