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Tag Archives: Silverton
Clear Lake Beauty on San Juan CR 12
Clear Lake in San Juan County, Colorado, is a pristine example of a high (above tree line) lake in the bowl of a glacially-carved basin—I traveled there this morning. The lake is natural and is reached by traveling up San … Continue reading
Corkscrew Pass: Ouray County Road 22A
As noted in an earlier post, Corkscrew Pass is now open between US Hwy 550 and San Juan CR 10. I traveled it yesterday late afternoon on my Yamaha dirt bike. I must say it was a bigger challenge than
Posted in GPS Tracks, Motorcycling, Ouray County, San Juan County
Tagged Corkscrew Gulch, Corkscrew Pass, Ironton Park, Silverton
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San Juan CR 22: Nifty and fun diversion
I discovered this nifty diversion by accident. Last year I was heading from Animas Forks ghost town to Silverton. San Juan CR 2 is somewhat interesting from Animas Forks south to Eureka (bumpy but passable by any vehicle if
Posted in GPS Tracks, Montrose County, San Juan County
Tagged animas river, howardsville, Silverton
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Corkscrew, Engineer Passes Open (Sort of)
Ouray County Road 20A is open up over Corkscrew Pass. And Ouray County Road 18 is open to Engineer Pass and Animas Forks. My goal yesterday afternoon was simple: do a loop consisting of Corkscrew Pass, Hurricane Pass, California Pass, … Continue reading
Posted in Ouray County, San Juan County
Tagged Animas Forks, Corkscrew Pass, Denver Divide, Engineer Pass, ghost towns, Silverton
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Durango Silverton Train Leaves Silverton
Railfans, pay notice! Everyone loves the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (DSNGRR), based in Durango, Colorado. During the summer, the company runs several morning trains from Durango to Silverton, and then in the afternoon runs trains returning. This video shows a … Continue reading
Posted in San Juan County, Video
Tagged Colorado, Durango, Durango Silverton NGRR, engine 482, locomotive, NGRR, ouray county, railfan, Silverton, steam locomotive
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Durango-Silverton Railroad Video
I absolutely love the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (DSNGRR). Whenever I’m in Silverton, which is often during the summer while riding my Yamaha dirtbike, I stop to take pictures. The NGRR is exactly that—an old narrow gauge railroad that’s been … Continue reading
Posted in San Juan County, Video
Tagged Colorado, Durango, Durango Silverton NGRR, engine 482, locomotive, narrow gauge, NGRR, railfan, Silverton, steam locomotive
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