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Ghost Town/Alpine Tunnel run 2005: Nathaniel Miller and myself decide it would be fun to put together a run dedicated to exploring some of the many ghost/mining towns that are abundant in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. On a hot summer weekend in July. Nathaniel Miller, myself and a few fellow club members headed out to explore areas around St.Elmo and the Alpine Tunnel. We made a loop over the course of two days using Hancock, Cumberland and Tincup Pass. stopping along the way to enjoy some of the history in the area, including the Alpine Tunnel. It was a nice break exploring up in the hills away from the heat that was blasting Denver. Be sure to check out Nathaniel Millers acrtical "Places in Time" in the latest issue of Toyota Trails. Click here for more info on Toyota trails and the Toyota Land Cruise Association. |
Turned off just before St.Elmo, we stopped to air down for the trip. |
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Making our way up Hancock Pass. |
The view from inside the Alpine Tunnel station. |
The Alpine Tunnel. |
Looking back towards the Alpine Tunnel station. |
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Treerootco passing by the watertower on the Alpine Tunnel road. |
Middle Quartz creek campground. |
The view from the campground. |
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The sun rises over Hancock Pass |
Your's truly.
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Sunrise over Tomichi Pass. |
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A mine shaft along Tomichi Pass
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Stopped at Cumberland Pass |
View from Cumberland Pass |
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Group shot at Cumberland Pass |
Heading down Cumberland Pass to Mirror Lake for lunch. |
Lunch at Mirror Lake |
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