Saturday, June 30, 2012

14,000 Feet

Jim and I thought yesterday's ride on Trail Ridge Road at 12,183 feet was high. Todays ride to the summit of Mount Evans was an outstanding excursion that did not disappoint!

At 14,264, Mount Evans has the highest paved highway in North America. Trail Ridge Road is the highest paved through-road!

This is a very popular destination for autos, motorcycles and cyclists. You definitely have to share the road, and we were hoping to see some herds of big horned sheep. It is very barren as we are well above the tree line.

 

On our way back, we stopped in at the Buck Snort Saloon for a snack...this is in a rustic location in scenic Sphinx Park, Colorado.

 
 

 

 

This just down the road from the Buck Snort...

 

The whole day was totally awesome!

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