This led South Fork to reach for its assets mountain living and tourism. Quite a few years back, those companies closed and left South Fork struggling to find its character. South Fork is Colorado newest town, reaching statutory town status in 1992! It has served as a central location for logging companies for many years with thriving restaurants, banks and two large lumber companies. This is a beautiful and serene location for your lunch or dinner picnic, right alongside the Rio Grande. The Coller SWA encompasses 918 acres and is home to Deer, Elk, Rabbit, Squirrel, Dusky (blue) grouse. Many little side trips can be afforded with drives up Pool Table Road and across the river to Coller State Wildlife Area. The Silver Thread Byway winds its way down a canyon road with guest ranches, to greet you along the way. More can be learned about the Loop by purchasing a Bachelor Loop Guide at the Chamber of Commerce for a minimal price of three dollars.Īfter you have fallen in love with our little town you can continue your trip southeast towards South Fork. The Loop drives up and around the historic mining district of the area and is accessible with foot, bike, ATV and most two wheel drive vehicles. Among many other attractions to Creede is the Mining Museum, and the Bachelor Loop Tour. The trail is steep and challenging on the way up and steep and more challenging on the way down but the views from the top are unparalleled. Near the southern end of town just off of 7th Street is a hiking trail that climbs 3.5 miles to Inspiration Point. Once you park your vehicle and begin to wander, you may discover how easily the town is walked, shopped and enjoyed. If you take the very short drive towards the business district you will find the quaint little town we call home. Quite a few people tend to miss the town itself.
The highway enters Creede from its southern end then exits soon thereafter. With hundreds of firefighters from across the states involved, not one structure was taken and not one person was hurt beyond minor smoke inhalation.Īs you wind along the highway south following the Rio Grande, homes and businesses become much more frequent as you arrive closer to Creede. One of Colorado’s largest wildfires blazed through the area in 2013. Stop in for a unique visit! Along the drive you may also look to the West to see large hillsides with bare trees. Unique businesses along the way include The Studios at Bristol, which houses a few artists’ wares such as the home-spun fibers along with the creations of fiber artist, Terri Inman and the art, photos and designs of Underbrush Ltd. Other detours along the way include the 15 mile drive to the Rio Grande Reservoir which sits at 9, 449 feet in elevation. There are a few other falls in the immediate area that require a hike but due to their locations can be very much worth the detour. Once you turn on the road and head in its direction, you will hear it before you have a view. Although North Clear Creek Falls is located less than a mile from the road you would not know it. Directly between Lake City and Creede is the most photographed waterfall in Colorado, but you must look for the sign.
You will think there is no prettier view until you get to the other side and look again.Īll along the highway there are numerous stops to read up on history, take in a view and some things you would never expect like the waterfalls.
Once you get to the lake you have your choice to go left or right, either way is brings you all the way around. The setting for this lake couldn’t be more beautiful. The “Lake” entrance is about 2 miles south of Lake City, it is call Lake San Cristobal and is the largest natural made lake in Colorado. No matter when you decide to visit make sure to drive around the lake! Every year we have many people that come though our office and we ask, “did you drive around the lake?” “Lake?” they say, “where’s the lake?” Amazing! It is called Lake City. While touring the town of Lake City visiting the many restaurants and unique shops consider spending some time to take a hike on a forest trail or drive your ATV on another. Deer, elk, moose, eagle, hawk, coyote and many other animals can be found all along the route. Follow the highway southward through high mountain desert, past new and old ranch homes and over the top of mountains allowing breathtaking views of a 360 degree landscape. Highway 149, the Silverthread Scenic and Historic Byway, wanders through the San Juan Mountain range and the Rio Grande National Forest. Are you headed south towards New Mexico? Are you ready to drive on the most scenic route? Cut across Highway 50 and Highway 149 begins just a few miles outside of Gunnison on the eastern end of Colorado’s largest body of water, Blue Mesa Reservoir.
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