Along I-70 and through the Eisenhower Tunnel. Hard to think that this was the same I-70 that runs through Maryland.
The National Park pass got us in for free and without that it would have been $10. Just like most roads in the Western mountains this one also did not have guardrails. In a few places going up it was quite interesting, as the white line had fallen off of the road and the shoulder was nothing but air.
On the way up we encountered a number of female Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep. You could tell that they were looking for handouts from the visitors.
Getting closer to the top we encounter a small group of Mountain Goats.
Getting higher
The summit at 10am Labor day and its up to 40 degrees. Talked to the ranger and he said that this was one of the best days that they had in a long time. Only a few days before they had ice and 50 mph winds. The GPS says 14.3 K feet
One of the many signs that warn you about lightning and other hazzards
Looking back at the summit from the parking area
Looking south
Looking at Pikes Peak 70 miles away
On the way down we took a closer look at the group of Mountain Goats that were enjoying the great views and weather.
Some of the vegetation
Heading back down from the summit
The Summit Lake area
Heading back down from the Summit Lake
