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July 01, 2006
Plumtaw-Piedra Loop
| The Plumtaw Road is a Forest Service access road that begins in town as Four Mile Road at the corner of Lewis and Pagosa Street near Subway. It is substantially higher in elevation than most other back roads in the county and affords spectacular vistas and autumn colors; it is also the summer home for many deer and elk. Keep an eye peeled for grouse also. Where the Plumtaw Road descends to the Upper Piedra Road, turn right toward Williams Creek Lake, a scenic high mountain reservoir with a reputation for good fishing. Where Piedra Road crosses the Piedra River, take a hike (half-hour or longer) down the Piedra Gorge past caverns of maidenhair ferns and mini-waterfalls. Stay on Piedra Road when you return to Pagosa Springs, noting the “Big Pasture” and “Ant Hill” on your right. You will be following the route of an early narrow-gauge railway the last 10 miles. This route is suitable for all vehicles and is a great route for viewing fall foliage. Taken from Scenic driving and 4x4 trails around Pagosa Springs Colorado |  |
| This ranch caught my eye. |  |
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| There are no bad views on this drive. Though the "suitable for all vehicles" is probably an overstatement. I know my car's little tires wouldn't have liked it at all. Plus I had the truck in low on more than a few occasions. |  |
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| Multiflora roses were just beginning to bloom. I love these natural single roses but back home they are considered a weed because the cattle won't eat them and they grow into huge brambles. |  |
| I love Aspen trees, their bark has an interesting texture and they wind makes the most amazing sound through the leaves. |  |
| The wild iris were in bloom in some of the more open meadows, often in singles or small groups. This large drift was just perfect for a picture. |  |
| or two.... |  |
| Ahhh Aspens and iris together. |  |
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| I took a side route into a forest test area. |  |
| The area had been logged before a test burn to work through fire protection planning. Then the area was replanted, the first time less then successfully when critters eat most everything. The second planting is growing nicely though it is entirely pines. |  |
| Mountains...ahhhh. |  |
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| I grabbed a couple of shots in the William's Creek Reservoir area. |  |
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| On the way back to town on Piedra Road I found a great overlook down to the Piedra River. |  |
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Posted by prolurkr at July 1, 2006 02:44 PM
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Posted by: Wilma at July 2, 2006 06:13 AM
Hi Lois
These are great pictures... what a beautiful journey... nature's great, isn't it. And it's been nice to 'travel the road' with you, albeit vicariously. Thanks for sharing.