Tag: Grottos

Colorado Highway 82 and Independence Pass

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Colorado, San Isabel National Forest, Scenic Byways, White River National Forest1 Comment

The 58-mile drive between Leadville and Aspen, Colorado is one of the finest scenic byways in the state. Highlights include the rushing waters of the Roaring Fork River, a stop at the mysterious Grottos, and stunning panoramas from Independence Pass, which—at 12,095 feet—is one of the highest points in the country reachable by paved road. …

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Grottos Trail (White River National Forest, CO)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Colorado, Moderate Hikes, White River National Forest5 Comments

Situated just off Colorado’s Highway 82 west of Independence Pass, the short but spectacular Grottos Trail is a must-see in the Aspen-Leadville area. In the course of 1/2 mile, the stem-and-loop visits both a splendid set of tumbling cascades on the Roaring Fork River and an undulating slot canyon, the latter a rare sight in …

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