The Palisades Wall is part of the Alpine Tunnel Historic District, located outside Pitkin, Colorado. The thirteen-mile District was constructed between 1880 and 1881 at an elevation of 10,000 to 11,000 feet. After rail operations stopped, the railbed became a popular destination for off-road enthusiasts.What makes the Palisades Wall so unique? It is approximately 31 feet tall and is composed of dry stacked stone–meaning there is no mortar or joinery holding the stones in place.In 2016 an avalanc

The Colorado Scenic Byway, AKA the Alpine Loop is an off road trail between the towns of Silverton, Lake City, and Ouray in Colorado. The loop includes Engineer Pass and Cinnamon Pass with many other trails and offshoots in between like Poughkeepsie Gulch, Corkscrew, Animas Forks, and others. There are many sights along the way including fantastic views, sheer cliffs, an abundance of waterfalls, ice bridges, caves, wildflowers, abandoned mines, old towns, and more. 👉Get Your Free Olight Flashli

Need a break? Introducing the Nestucca River National Back Country Byway! Full album of waterfalls, camping, vistas and more from this scenic byway that goes from Tillamook County on the Oregon Coast to the Willamette Valley and I-5: https://www.flickr.com/photos/blmoregon/albums/72157661873191753 | BLM Oregon & Washington