We enjoy the Silverton/Ouray mountains so much that a Jeep rental is
THE way to go!
Getting an early start with the brilliant reflection of the sun shining on the
Red Mountain (#1)
Lots of these view are enough to take your breath away
(as in - "What's on the other side?"
Many times the upcoming switchbacks are not even visible until you have to turn.
Truly-
"Breathtaking experiences!"
If you don't rent a Jeep, the tours are a good way to go-
especially open air for full viewing potential and full enjoyment of all the
bumps and rough road.
I know we've been here before, but the view is totally awe inspiring!
(and the ride up is such a trip!)
View of 'the other side'
Another rocky road to get here, and I literally had to hang on to the sign
because the ground is so steep.
(By the way for you Utahn's- It is pronounced Hurri-CANE!)
Lake Como
Not the one in Italy, but Ouray is called Switzerland of America
There are so many abandoned mines (120) that fill this 30 square mile area.
It is pretty mind boggling to think of what was required to get the gold out,
and get it transported to to the cities.
Animas Flats was a thriving city in the 1875-1910
Now the population is zero,
but at lunch time it's very crowded with all the Jeeps and ATV;s
Lou pretty much wants to explore all the roads
even if it means driving through the river.
After a full day of bouncing around in the Jeep, the Hot Springs are terrific!
My phone registered that we took 14,024 steps.
That seems about right for the number of bumps in the Jeep.
I'm thinking that my favorite Hot Spring is the ones I am in.
Lou is enjoying his own corner of this pool
and marveling at the scenery.
