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Old 06-26-2017, 12:38 PM   #1
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Independence Pass, Colorado

Great ride this weekend (6/24 & 25, 2017) through the heart of the Wasatch range in western Colorado.
The route took us over two of the higher mountain passes in the state - Independence (#3) and Monarch Pass (#15). 14,000 ft peaks as far as the eye could see.
From Grand Junction Via I-70, CO Hwy 82, US-24 & US 50.
June 24_25 route map.jpg

On the approach to the summit of Independence Pass. Very narrow and twisty road before breaking out into this valley. Closed in winter, and no vehicles/trailers over 35ft at any time. In some places, no center stripe and so narrow you'd swear it was a one-way.
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Independence Pass summit - 12,095 ft. Above the tree line, and still plenty of snow up here at the end of June. Windy and cold. Temps in the high 40's at noon.
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Twin Lakes area outside Buena Vista, CO. Beautiful country.
Twin Lakes.jpg

Monarch Pass - 11,312 ft. About 40 east of Gunnison, CO.
Monarch Pass.jpg

Stayed the night at the Gunnison, CO KOA. Nice place.
Round trip from Grand Junction - about 400 miles.
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Old 06-26-2017, 03:59 PM   #2
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Old 06-26-2017, 05:54 PM   #3
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Beautiful country. Sounds like a great weekend.
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Very nice. One of our biker friends, (Mic Garloch) is out riding that area right now. And several other just got back from there. Jim and Rick.
Its on my bucket list to go.
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Great pictures. Makes me want to be there.
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Nice pics!
 
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Old 06-28-2017, 10:11 PM   #7
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Sure as heck can't find scenery like that in Alabama. I'm jealous.
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