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| Once we had settled into our
campsite at Father Dyer National Forest Campground, we decided to make
another run at Mosquito Pass. This would be our third trip over the
pass in recent years. It is VERY steep and VERY rugged but the scenery
is magnificent. Yes, this is the road over which we traveled.
And if you think the photo is scary, you should be looking through our
windshield! |
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| The road to the summit seems to
go on and on and on, higher and higher and higher. |
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| At the summit, we are reminded
of the difficult and faithful work of "Father" Dyer as he carried mail and
gold over this pass in 1864. He was a tough old coot! Our
favorite Forest Service campground is named for him. |
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| It's always very windy and cold
atop Mosquito Pass, as you can tell by the looks on Jerry's and Harley's
faces. Harley said, "Hurry up, Mama!: |
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| Ahhhh . . . the view from the
top. The road over Mosquito Pass is the highest continuous road in
Colorado that goes over a pass. |
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| Looking down on one of the many
old mining ruins in the high country. |
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| And the road seems to go on
forever. It's so weird to see the moon-like landscape when you are
above the timberline. |
