San Isabel National Forest

Went out for another weekend of leaf peeping and came across this on our way up to St. Elmo and Tincup.
Went out for another weekend of leaf peeping and came across this on our way up to St. Elmo and Tincup.
The Alpine Tunnel is an 1800ft long railroad tunnel at an elevation of 11,523 Ft. It was the first railroad tunnel through the Continental Divide and the U.S. Forest Service says “ it remains the highest railroad tunnel and the longest narrow gauge tunnel in North America”. The rail bed up to the tunnel is now a hiking trail. The people that built this were “badass”
Scenic Log Cabin along a lake and wiith mountains in the background, caught my eye on the back way into Aspen, Colorado
Snow in the high country

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This mountain panorama features Tigger Peak under a deep blue sky, located in the Sawatch Range next to 14er Mt. Princeton.

Mt. Princeton

Explore the great outdoors at Mt. Princeton and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Nathrop. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Mt. Princeton
Dry Docked in Autumn

Cottonwood Lake

Explore the great outdoors at Cottonwood Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Buena Vista. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Cottonwood Lake
Fountain at Ojo Caliente Hot Springs

Cottonwood Hot Springs

Explore the great outdoors at Cottonwood Hot Springs and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Buena Vista. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Cottonwood Hot Springs
Monarch Ski Area outside Salida in the Colorado Rocky Mountains

Monarch Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Salida with a visit to Monarch Ski Area. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Monarch Ski Area

St. Elmo

You can learn about the history of Nathrop when you stop by St. Elmo. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

St. Elmo

Agnes Vaille Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Agnes Vaille Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Nathrop. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.

Agnes Vaille Falls

Top San Isabel National Forest Hotel Deals

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

3.5 out of 5
15870 County Road 162 Nathrop CO
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Monarch Mountain Lodge

Monarch Mountain Lodge

3 out of 5
22720 W US Hwy 50 Monarch CO
Monarch Mountain Lodge
Mtn Views & Fire Pit: Nathrop Gem Near Hot Springs

Mtn Views & Fire Pit: Nathrop Gem Near Hot Springs

3 out of 5
Nathrop CO
Mtn Views & Fire Pit: Nathrop Gem Near Hot Springs
Ski Town Condos

Ski Town Condos

3.5 out of 5
22595 MARTIN STREET Monarch CO
Ski Town Condos
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