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Gunnison Taylor Park Loop Scenic Drive Map

 

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Gunnison, Colorado offers unparalelled history and recreation throughout the year. A drive from Gunnison to Taylor park narrates the story of Gunnison Country through gleaming vistas, mining/ghosttowns and wildlife.

The loop passes through Parlin and Ohio City on County Road 76, east of Gunnison. There are several sites between Parlin and Taylor Park Reservoir. Ghosttowns include Quartz, Woodstock, Tincup, Abbeyville and Hillerton. The Alpine Tunnel, east of Pitkin, can be accessed during the summer. The tunnel served the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad as passage through the Continental Divide for mining operations during the late 1800's. Crossing over Cumberland Pass (12,000 ft.) provides access to several mines and views of 13,214 ft. Fairview Peak.

Alpine Tunnel on Gunnison Loop, Colorado, The CVD

Taylor Park Reservoir offers a splendid recreation spot along the tour. Anglers crowd the tailwaters of the Taylor River, just below the dam. During May and June, the reservoir is prime for catching trophy lake trout and pike. Near Almont, on the way back to Gunnison, the Taylor and East River join to form the Gunnison River.

Almont resides at the junction of Colorado Highway 135 and County Road 742. From here, traveling Highway 135 leads to Crested Butte, the coveted Colorado Ski Town. As with Gunnison, Crested Butte offers year round recreation including horseback riding, rafting, skiing and snowmobiling.

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Gunnison-Crested Butte is Colorado Pure & Simple. . . photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Highlights are The Black Canyon of the Gunnison, our nation's newest National Park and Curecanti, a National Recreation Area including the Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water.
Mesa RV Resort & Allan Ivy Photography Gallery book online from advertiser page email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Between Gunnison & Blue Mesa Reservoir. Walk to the Gunnison River. Luxury RV sites: patio, gas BBQ grills, furniture - 4 have private hot tubs. Rustic luxury cabins open year round. NEW Photography Gallery.

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Gunnison - includes Almont, Blue Mesa Lake, Ohio City, Parlin, Sargents, Sapinero, Taylor Park & Waunita Hot Springs

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