|
Rocky Mountain Highs
|
 |
 |
Gunnison National Forest, CO |
The Colorado high country's year-round splendor is such that it's easy to forget how beautiful it is in autumn, when the aspens take on a deep golden glow. And for sheer Rocky Mountain beauty, it's tough to top Gunnison National Forest, which comprehends or touches on the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, and the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. As you'd expect, the scenery here is monumental: There are more than 20 peaks here topping 13,000 feet; there are the 1,000-foot walls of the spectacular, 20-mile-long Taylor River Canyon; there are stunning views from the likes of 12,000-foot Browns Pass.
Nestled in the heart of the forest is the ski town of Crested Butte, very much a four-season adventure destination. Crested Butte's fat-tire biking trails are legendary, and there's nonpareil trout fishing, rafting, and scenic driving.
More on Gunnison National Forest
GORPtravel Trips: Colorado
Return to
Top
RELATED GORP LINKS
GORP: U.S. National Forests
GORP: The Best of Autumn
GORPtravel: Fall Trips
from Away.com
