Longwater Gulch and Colorado Springs to Ouray Excursion

[Posi]

The planning thread can be found here at the link below.

https://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f100/colorado-springs-ouray-excursion-aug-11-12-a-28251/

Bill D lead a group of us on Longwater Gulch On Friday August 11th
I really enjoyed the trail with all the hill climbs and a really good rock face we climbed.
In attendance was Bill D and Carol, Bass and Old Jeep Lady, Shooby and 007, me and Rad.

I didn't get any action shots so I hope others did and post them.

Longwater Gulch Thanks Bill D!

 

[Posi]

On the ride back from the trail to Bill D's shop.

 

[Posi]

Colorado Springs to Ouray 5 1/2 hour trip.

Outside Comfit inn Ouray

 

[Lumpy Grits]

:ty: Posi, your pictures are outstanding.
LG

 

[Bill D]

In the Longwater Gulch photos, you can see the dead trees standing. These are left-overs from the Hayman fire - one of Colorado's largest. It was set by a female Forest Service employee who was burning some of her X's letters in a campground fire ring and let it get away from her. She is now getting free room and board from the state.
Anyway, she sure made it a lot easier to see the beautiful scenery without all the trees getting in the way.

 

[Belizean]

The West is a tinderbox this time of year either from a lightning strike or someone acting stupid