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By Donna Lynn Ikenberry

The 492,418-acre Weminuche barren region is one the most important and such a lot unbelievable wild components in Colorado. lower than 25 miles northeast of Durango, the Weminuche deals a large choice of mountain climbing possibilities with sweeping tundra landscapes, alpine lakes, and breathtaking peaks. climbing Colorado's Weminuche desert is the simplest accomplished consultant to this impressive barren region quarter. Written for all different types of trekkers, this e-book gives you specified and actual information regarding 39 hikes starting from brief strolls to in a single day backpacking journeys. journeys on viewing flora and fauna and different average historical past notes are integrated, and certain maps, elevation profiles, and path finder charts make making plans your hike a cinch. even if you have got every week to discover or simply an afternoon, make mountain climbing Colorado's Weminuche desert an crucial a part of your journey to this striking barren region zone.

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Stay on the trail. Don't hike in the late evening or early morning. Make lots of noise. If you see a bear on the trail: Freeze and begin to slowly back away. Let the bear know you are there by clapping or talking to it in a loud voice. The bear will usually take action to avoid you. Never run from a bear, since they might consider youprey. Cute, cuddly, and lethal: If you see a bear cub, don't go one inch closer to it. Back up and go around, or take another route, if possible. The cub might seem abandoned, but it most likely is not.

Greyhound offers bus service to Durango and Silverton, but not east to Pagosa Springs, South Fork, or Creede. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad provides service between Durango and Silverton, with access to wilderness trailheads at Elk Park and Needleton. The trains travel on a 36-inch track high above and beside the Animas River. Passengers see signs of yesterday's mining and railroad activities as they ascend the noble San Juan Mountains. Travel time from Durango to Silverton is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Nice day hike; can be combined with Hike 2, Highland Mary Lakes Trail, and a short section of the Continental Divide Trail for a long loop. 6 miles one-way. Difficulty: Strenuous. Elevation gain and loss: + 1,380 feet, -0 feet. Maps: USGS Howardsville, Trails Illustrated Weminuche Wilderness. Management: Columbine Ranger District, San Juan National Forest. Trail conditions: Maintained trail; moderate use. S. Highway 550 and Colorado 110 at the southwest end of Silverton, drive northeast on CO 110 (Greene Street) through Silverton.

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