Hagerman Pass

[Inukshuk]

Took a "shortcut" home from a conference in Snowmass. Hagerman Pass is between Basalt and Leadville. There are a few options on the drive. great remote area. Very little traffic.

Boat camping at Ruedi Reservoir.
Area map
Diemer Lake

 

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Met cruiser friends Glen and Angie at Sellar Lake.

 

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The route has a 230KV Denver-Grand Junction power transmission line. It mars the view but made for a great remote road, with some fun sections.

 

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The main pass road is pretty easy, some water, puddles and great view at the top.

 

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Patches of snow at the top and a great campsite where I hoped I'd get the sunrise.

 

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The Sunrise was perfect. It was a quick trip down past some historical sites that beg for further exploration.

 

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The view on Thursday morning's drive up via Leadville and Independence pas was spectacular too.

 

[wesintl]

ah, i'm starting to miss the cool dry air! nice pics!

 

[HoneyBadger]

Very cool. Love that place.
You know, I once saw a guy drive a little chevy Cobalt over that pass back in '09. It was pretty funny when he crossed that irrigation water crossing. It was a lot higher at the time. I thought I was gonna need to pull him through.

Anyways, nice pics.

Mosquito pass and Haggerman pass make a good double pass trip.

 

[RockyMtRunner]

Outstanding scenic shots. Thanks.

 

[Inukshuk]

Outstanding scenic shots. Thanks.