Day 8 was to be another easy day. With only 50 miles to drive we had no reason to rush our day. We took our time having a hearty breakfast and also exploring the camp site a little. There is a little stream nearby that flows underground in a few sections and has some large…
Tag Archive for continental divide
Trip Reports
9 in 2009 – Colorado High Passes Tour – Day 3
by tomas •
Time to get cleaned up. We left Iron City campground and headed down Chalk Creek to to Mount Princeton Hot Springs for a chance to soak in the hot water and get a shower. Mount Princeton offers a setting with both the standard hot pool as well as a section next to the creek where…
Trip Reports
9 in 2009 – Colorado High Pass Tour – Day 1
by tomas •
Our morning started in Colorado Springs with a leisurely departure. We were on the road heading west by mid-morning. Today’s goal was to crest Old Monarch Pass and set camp near the Alpine Tunnel. We stopped at the Coyote Cantina in Johnson Village for lunch. Coyote Cantina can always be counted on for good Mexican…