We got ourselves organized then left about 9:30 heading for
Ouray, CO. We made a few photo stops
along the way and it was lunch time by the time we got to Ouray and 3.5 miles
up the Sneffels road. We turned around
since the mountains were in cloud. We
had lunch in a slight wide spot but ate in the car since it was so cold
outside. It was 7C but very windy.
After lunch we headed for Silverton. Red Mountain Pass (11,091 feet) was great
scenery and I have to say rivaled the Canadian Rockies in wow! factor. It was partly overcast on the way but great
on the return. The Durango-Silverton
Narrow Gauge Steam Train was in Silverton when we arrived but it was in a
horribly ugly location. I walked down
Main Street Silverton taking pictures while Aileen followed along with the
car. It was nice to have shuttle service
today.
As we were returning through the Dallas Divide, the lighting
and colour were excellent so I had to stop for more pictures. I was surprised just how much colour was
still out there on today’s trip. I had
thought the leaves could be done already.
We managed to get home by 5:30 after 313 kms (196 miles).
Ridgeway, CO
Looking down the Sneffels Rd
Ouray overlook
South of Ouray
The Durango-Silverton steam train
Pink BBQ
Main Street Silverton, note the off road taxi
Thar's iron in them hills
Heading up to Red Mountain Pass
One of the many old mines
The next four images are of Dallas Divide west of Ridgeway, CO
John, you are a torturer. The Inquisition could have used a man like you! But we love you for it! Those pictures are .... there is no word that can adequately describe the level of superbness! And that's not even a word.
ReplyDeleteWOW! great pics! we are headed to Durango in November - just looked at my map - too bad we won't go so far as Silverton/Ouray! When I saw your pics I thought we could go - we will have to put it on the list for another winter. First time visit to your blog....I'll be back!
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