Colorado Highway 92, the West Elk Loop, parallels part of the north rim of Gunnison Canyon, though upstream from the dramatic Black Canyon of the Gunnison. The views from the highway turnouts are terrific if limited, though again I was unable to get the colors and shadows that the light earlier or later in the day might have enabled. Still, here’s a sample. Click image to advance through the slideshow.
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Pretty, but I know how freaking cold it is there. We attended an outdoor graduation in Gunnison and got SNOWED on in JUNE. In the middle of the freaking day.
No thank you.