View Full Version : Yankee Hill trail - 10/07/2006
Wisha Haddan H3
10-08-2006, 08:08 PM
I got restless yesterday afternoon and went for a drive. Went up US 6 out of Golden and decided to wheel a little between Central City and St Marys Glacier. The weather was perfect and I made good time, so I decided to tackle Yankee Hill.
Most of the aspens have turned, but it's still beautiful up here. I would love to have one of these homes!
Wisha Haddan H3
10-08-2006, 08:12 PM
This is my first glimpse of St Marys Glacier, snaking its way down the mountain. It doesn't look like much since the drought, but it was even worse last year. Hopefully, our drought's really over and it will get back to its former glory, covering the entire slope for year round skiing and boarding.
This was taken from FR 175.3 heading west from Nevadaville.
Wisha Haddan H3
10-08-2006, 08:15 PM
Long shadows covered the trail as the afternoon faded.
Wisha Haddan H3
10-08-2006, 08:17 PM
And finally, Yankee Hill. No real boulders to dodge, but it's a steep stretch of loose rock and dirt straight to the top.
Wisha Haddan H3
10-08-2006, 08:19 PM
Here's the view southeast of Yankee Hill. The view was clear all the way to the plains.
Wisha Haddan H3
10-08-2006, 08:20 PM
Another view east through a cleft in the mountains toward Denver
Wisha Haddan H3
10-08-2006, 08:22 PM
And when I turned around, I had this view of my truck in front of St Marys
Wisha Haddan H3
10-08-2006, 08:24 PM
omg, I love my truck :cool:
Wisha Haddan H3
10-08-2006, 08:25 PM
Important safety tip ... don't eat yellow snow !!!
Wisha Haddan H3
10-08-2006, 08:27 PM
Here's Yankee Hill on the way down. I love 1st gear in my 5-spd. It's so low it's hard to stall and you go so slow you have to really try to make it slip downhill.
Wisha Haddan H3
10-08-2006, 08:28 PM
And a quick look back out the sunroof :)
Wisha Haddan H3
10-08-2006, 08:30 PM
One last pic of St Marys Glacier on the way down to Alice on Fall River Road
Wisha Haddan H3
10-08-2006, 08:32 PM
Man it's cold up here, windy too. It's brisk but I'm starting to get used to it ... brought my jacket but didn't ever put it on.
Wisha Haddan H3
10-08-2006, 08:35 PM
As I dropped into the valley and made my way down Fall River road, the sun set behind the mountains. The light faded as I drove down I-70 and it was dark by the time I got home. The moon rose full and yellow through the clouds and I took this final shot over Westminster.
Nice pics! That's beautiful country.:)
Mike E
10-09-2006, 12:23 AM
VERY COOL! GREAT PICTURES!!! :perfect10s:
raptorman53
10-09-2006, 05:54 AM
GREAT PICS!:jump:
westhillsat
10-09-2006, 06:28 AM
Great pics!:beerchug:
X2 Glad you had a fun time :D
:perfect10s:...and you didn't see a single FJ... a perfect day!
CrisB
10-09-2006, 03:03 PM
omg, I love my truck :cool:
I love your truck too, man..:beerchug: .....we're all with you there! What tires are you rollin' with?
BlueHUMMERH2
10-09-2006, 04:15 PM
Awesome pics! Looks like you had a great time. :beerchug:
Wisha Haddan H3
10-09-2006, 09:05 PM
What tires are you rollin' with?
Just the stock ones from the Adventure package. I'd love to get some 35" toyo MTs. That would be about perfect.
Hmmm2
10-10-2006, 01:59 AM
Great pics! Awesome scenery, especially with the H3 in the forefront! ;)
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