Vermejo’s Colorado Exploration: September 09
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Vermejo
Adventurer
South Fork South Platte River
South Fork South Platte - Accessible from HWY 285 through the Knight/Imler SWA trailhead
South Fork South Platte - Accessible from HWY 285 through the Knight/Imler SWA trailhead
Vermejo
Adventurer
Fairplay CO - A flavor all its own...
Rolling into Fairplay late day was a quiet affair. The streets seemed empty for such a nice Saturday evening. I stopped by Even In the End Liquor Store for a dark brew to accompany shredded pork burritos. They shared a parking lot with Yer Flies Open - Bugs & Bullets. Of the few locals I met, they were all friendly and about as quiet as the town. Possibly they smelled a tourist in me and hoped I’d find my way out as easy as I came in; as not to attract anyone else to their secret slice of heaven.
Rolling into Fairplay late day was a quiet affair. The streets seemed empty for such a nice Saturday evening. I stopped by Even In the End Liquor Store for a dark brew to accompany shredded pork burritos. They shared a parking lot with Yer Flies Open - Bugs & Bullets. Of the few locals I met, they were all friendly and about as quiet as the town. Possibly they smelled a tourist in me and hoped I’d find my way out as easy as I came in; as not to attract anyone else to their secret slice of heaven.
Vermejo
Adventurer
Morning at Bristlecone Pines- 11,714 Feet
“One Tough Tree”
The area is located in Pike National Forest below Mt. Bross and accessible by Windy Ridge Road outside of Alma.
“One Tough Tree”
The area is located in Pike National Forest below Mt. Bross and accessible by Windy Ridge Road outside of Alma.
Vermejo
Adventurer
A high clearance 4WD truck/SUV will suffice for most of the trails pictured in this thread. Adding a trailer to the mix may present difficulties and/or hazards. I’d definitely check in with Portal members that have traveled the backcountry of Colorado with adventure trailers in tow.
Backwoods Rambler
Explorer
You COULD take a pop-up on most of those passes (except maybe Pearl Pass due to the shelf road) but it would be scary & dangerous. I wouldn't recommend it. Please consider alternate routes.
The Taylor Resevoir area would be a good place to base camp for MANY of these passes.
The Taylor Resevoir area would be a good place to base camp for MANY of these passes.