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The Elkhorn Road Through South Park

sfarson

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Enjoyed a dirt road explore and excursion through South Park, Colorado the other day. Big sky is abounding. Autumn colors are sprouting. If ever in the Colorado 9/U.S. 285/U.S 24 area this road will, with seclusion, take you generally the same direction for a spell. Here's the map...

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Two pics from the ride. Note the peak in the distance with a frosting of snow. This is from a coolish day of moisture about a week ago...
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That's 13,833ft. Mt. Silverheels on the left. Sweet riding here. You know, except for the road and some scattered posts, not a whole lot has changed from what the Utes would see here from their ponies.
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Oh, do have two short ride vids through this landscape. The Elkhorn Road...

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And wandering towards the Elkhorn Road via Redhill Road...

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Ahhh, it was a good ride. Have passed the two high park dirt roads numerous times, but never set aside time to explore them. It was one of those "what took me so long" moments! Thanks for the thoughts.
 
Looks like a great ride . I am leading a GS ride for our club in a couple of weeks . This looks like a good way to get back .
I am enjoying your book .
John
 
Elkhorn Road

If the road is like that I have been on rougher roads with my K1100LT. That looks like a smooth road.
 
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