IntrepidXJ

On Saturday morning Amanda and I headed to Meeker for our annual Fall Colors trip. This year we would be checking out the Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway. This road is about 80 miles in length and connects the towns of Meeker and Yampa. Both ends are paved for a number of miles and the section in the middle is a well-maintained gravel road.....but we weren't here for a challenge, we were here to check out the scenery. I wasn't sure what to expect in terms of fall colors along this route, but luckily we were able to find some nice colors along the way.

Starting to see some colors as we climb into the Flat Tops.


Our first destination off of the main route was the side trip that would take us to Trappers Lake. There weren't many colors to be found here because of the Big Fish wildfire that burned 17,056 acres back in 2002.

A few photos from our hike along Trappers Lake.






Colorful drive on our way back to the Flat Tops Trail


I stopped in a colorful grove of aspens for a few photos.

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Then made another stop at Lynx Creek for some more photos and some lunch




Back to the main trail.


Looking back over the road we just came from, as we started climbing to Ripple Creek Pass


Then another stop at a grove of aspens...




Amanda wanted to drive for a little bit, so while she was driving, I got to play with my camera in the passenger seat...

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Aspens again. I did this a few times throughout the day




When we reached Yampa we hopped on another side road that would take us to Burns, and then back to the interstate via the Colorado River Road.

Along the Sunnyside Road


Derby Mesa Loop




We covered a lot of miles, but still managed to make it home at a decent time after stopping in Glenwood Springs for some dinner. Another great day exploring a new area

Tails

Fantastic trip and great photography. Love your blog too.
I want to do what you're doing instead of building a toy with 50 inch tires that sits on the driveway. No offense to anyone.

Lo2aY

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great report IntrepidXJ..

do you have a map with the detailed rout? some of those Trails are really beautiful and I would love to take my LJ on some of them

Thanks for the thread.. keep them coming buddy.. I enjoy every single one

JK-UTE

Nice pictures. It's that time of year to get out and see the colors

TXJfrosty

absolutely beautiful!

Jeep JJ

GREAT PICS!!!!! love the aspen shots and REALLY love the moving water timed shots.

westexasjk

Absolutely gorgeous! I wish I lived someplace that beautiful

voodoojk

you do know i live in glenwood right? haha i know all these trails. I could take you up transfer right off the road here in town.