Abandoned Silverton Railroad Overlook
We stop a few more times before returning to Telluride with the best overlook being one overlooking the Silverton Railroad
Ironton Townsite and Colorado Boy Mine
We stop for a 2 mile trail that takes us to the Ironton Townsite and Colorado Boy Mine historic sites which are both well preserved and worth visiting
A short stop in Ouray
After Ridgway we stop in Ouray a historic town similar to Telluride and also at Box Cañon Falls nearby
Ridgway Railroad Museum on a loop from Telluride
While exploring around Telluride we stopped in Ridgway for the well deserving Railroad Museum
Alta Lakes and Ghost Town
In the evening we explore a scenic mountain road with the major attractions being Alta Ghost Town and the lakes at the end
Telluride exploration
Today we mostly explore Telluride which is a nice historical town with some excellent mountain views and a free gondola to some additional trails and views
The Galloping Goose of Dolores
On the long drive to Telluride we stop in Dolores to see the Galloping Goose a historic bus like contraption running on rails
Two days on the North Rim of Grand Canyon
A two full day trip to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon visiting the major viewpoints and Lee’s Ferry on the way back
Lonely Dell Ranch at Lee’s Ferry
Last stop for the day is at beautiful Lonely Dell Ranch in Lee’s Ferry a worthy stop if passing by
North Rim of Grand Canyon
On the last day we explore the North Rim in the morning stopping at all viewpoints and trying a few short hikes