West Elk Loop
Scenic and Historic Byway
SlideShow
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Wander the Byway and watch for these great scenes.
Mule Deer FawnMule Deer Fawn
Deer and Elk can be found along the Byway. Watch for them at dusk and dawn. Deer and Elk can be found along the Byway. Watch for them at dusk and dawn.
Neelde RockNeelde Rock
This is the remnant of a Volcanic Neck. You will see it along the Byway near Crawford. This is the remnant of a Volcanic Neck. You will see it along the Byway near Crawford.
Gambel OakGambel Oak
A sea of gold can be found along the Byway in the fall, See this along Kebler Pass. A sea of gold can be found along the Byway in the fall, See this along Kebler Pass.
FishingFishing
Fishing at the confluence of the East and Taylor Rivers. Fishing at the confluence of the East and Taylor Rivers.
Morning DewMorning Dew
Looking South from Crested Butte Looking South from Crested Butte
Blue MesaBlue Mesa
The largest body of water in the State of Colorado The largest body of water in the State of Colorado
FallFall
Kebler Pass Road Kebler Pass Road
Lost LakeLost Lake
A great place to camp up on Kebler Pass A great place to camp up on Kebler Pass
Fly FishingFly Fishing
Fishing in the Gunnison Gorge near the Black Canyon Fishing in the Gunnison Gorge near the Black Canyon
Black CanyonBlack Canyon
Looking up into the Black Canyon from the Gunnison Gorge Looking up into the Black Canyon from the Gunnison Gorge
Sipping WineSipping Wine
Enjoy the West Elks AVA wine trail Enjoy the West Elks AVA wine trail
Bull ElkBull Elk
Photo by Gary Zahm Photo by Gary Zahm
Tasting Fresh Goat CheeseTasting Fresh Goat Cheese
Stop by a farmstand and enjoy fresh goat chees. YOu can find several places in Paonia Stop by a farmstand and enjoy fresh goat chees. YOu can find several places in Paonia
Apricot Cherry PieApricot Cherry Pie
The food stops along this Byway are sumptuous The food stops along this Byway are sumptuous
Needle RockNeedle Rock
Cows grazing in front of Needle Rock. Just outside of Crawford Cows grazing in front of Needle Rock. Just outside of Crawford
Live MusicLive Music
The towns along the Byway are filled with talented muscians. You can always find some music The towns along the Byway are filled with talented muscians. You can always find some music
Red BarnRed Barn
Idyllic settings, this one features a local barn and Mt Lamborn in the background. Idyllic settings, this one features a local barn and Mt Lamborn in the background.
Dillon PinnaclesDillon Pinnacles
The remnants of massive mudslides from the West Elk volcanos. The remnants of massive mudslides from the West Elk volcanos.
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