We left Manitou Springs and headed West on Colorado 24 towards Buena Vista. Beautiful country as you head behind (West of) Pikes Peak and out into the High Desert.
Someone was taking advantage of the mid 30 degree morning
A small herd of Pronghorn along the road
The Collegiate Peaks of the Rockies... The Sawatch Range with 15 peaks over 14,000 feet. Six of the 14,000'+ peaks are visible from this point.
The highest paved pass in the Rockies. Independence Pass 12095 feet and no guardrails.
The highest point in Colorado. Mt. Elbert 14,433'. Mt. Massive at 14,421' is north of Elbert.
