Day 6: July 11, 2004
Owl Creek Pass to Broomfield, CO (300 miles, 60 mi dirt)

Highest elevation: 12,100 ft, at Cottonwood Pass



road to cottonwood pass, CO


cottonwood pass, CO

Cottonwood Pass was beautiful -- 12,100 feet elevation, and nicely paved on the way down.

cottonwood pass, CO


matt at cottonwood pass, CO

The western part of Weston Pass (11,900ft) was super rough -- there was even a stream crossing.
Unfortunately no pictures that do justice to the obstacle, only the beauty.

Weston pass, CO


Weston pass, CO


Weston pass, CO


Weston pass, CO

Next: Return trip Broomfield, CO to San Francisco, CA

Day 1: San Francisco to Monitor Pass, CA
Day 2: to Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, NV
Day 3: to Tuweep, Grand Canyon NP, AZ
Day 4: to Grand Staircase - Escalante NM, UT
Day 5: to Owl Creek Pass, CO
Day 6: to Broomfield, CO

Return trip: Days 11-13: Broomfield, CO to San Francisco, CA