On a much appreciated day off, we spent the afternoon riding up to Cottonwood Pass. Leaving Buena Vista we turn west at the four-way stop and we are off toward an afternoon of scenic sights.
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| AT 12,000 FEET THE CLIMATE IS DIFFERENT |
The higher we went the cooler it got. It was near 80 degrees as we left Buena Vista and 54 at Cottonwood Pass marking the Continental Divide. Snow melt running down the east side of the mountain heads toward the Antlantic Ocean and on the west side of the mountain to the Pacific Ocean. As the pictures show, there is still lots of snow. Some places it is several feet deep. It gives you insight into understanding why the pass closes in October and was not open until late May this year. The view from the pass is awesome.
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| Snow at Cottwood Pass 12,000 ft above sea level |
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| Snow at Cottonwood Pass |
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| View from Cottonwood Pass looking west |
After seeing the sights at Cottonwood Pass we drove several miles back down the mountain and turned on to a gravel road leading us about three miles to Cottonwood Lake. Several fishermen lined the shore of the lake. Whether you catch any fish or not, it is a beautiful place to spend a spring afternoon in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
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| Mountain road to Cottonwood Lake |
Arriving at the lake I almost wished I had gotten a fishing license and brought the old Zebco out this afternoon. Maybe next time?
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| Cottonwood Lake |
What an afternoon delight.....
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| Cottonwood Lake |
This is why we are here. There are some beautiful sights within a few miles of Snowy Peaks RV Park. If you are thinking about where to go on vacation, the Rocky Mountains may be an option you should consider. I know not everyone enjoys driving in the mountains. However, to us the mountains are some of God's most beautiful and fascinating creations.
WHEREVER YOU ARE IN YOUR LIFE AND TRAVELS, ENJOY THE JOURNEY.
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