Leadville, CO to Rocky Mtn NP
After exploring much of CO south of I70, we plan to head to RMNP from the Leadville area. (summer of 2015). A few questions: (1) any advantage to staying on the west side of the park? If so, route t...
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If you decide to go over Trail Ridge Rd, in either direction, be aware of a couple of things:
It's HIGH! It maxes out at about 12,400 ft.
It's NARROW! There are many places that don't have guard rails. There's a "semblance" of a guard rail in places, a short rock wall that I suppose is comforting to some.
The Weather can change on a moment's notice. I've been up there many times in June and July and had the clouds move in and get caught in a snow squall. IF that happens, find a place to pull over if you can and wait it out. There are pull offs along Trail Ridge. It WILL move on...eventually!
If you've never towed at this high an altitude, you might want to think twice about this being your first time! It's scary beautiful to drive solo, let alone pulling a trailer.
It's HIGH! It maxes out at about 12,400 ft.
It's NARROW! There are many places that don't have guard rails. There's a "semblance" of a guard rail in places, a short rock wall that I suppose is comforting to some.
The Weather can change on a moment's notice. I've been up there many times in June and July and had the clouds move in and get caught in a snow squall. IF that happens, find a place to pull over if you can and wait it out. There are pull offs along Trail Ridge. It WILL move on...eventually!
If you've never towed at this high an altitude, you might want to think twice about this being your first time! It's scary beautiful to drive solo, let alone pulling a trailer.
