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Alpine Tunnel Road and Palisade Wall in final stages of …

The Alpine Tunnel closed in 2016 after the Palisade Wall was damaged by an avalanche. By Aiga Petelo Published : Aug. 25, 2024 at 2:46 PM MDT | Updated : …

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Historic Alpine Tunnel Road and Palisade Wall Construction …

The closure order for the Alpine Tunnel historic area has been rescinded and the public can again travel on NFSR #839–Alpine Tunnel road, NFSR #767.1B …

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Alpine Tunnel Road and Palisade Wall in final stages of

The Alpine Tunnel closed in 2016 after the Palisade Wall was damaged by an avalanche. Combined efforts of the Gunnison Ranger District, the National Forest Foundation, local partners, and a combination of state, private, and federal Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) funding was secured to restore the wall and facilitate the …

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Alpine Tunnel Trail, Colorado

Experience this 5.6-mile out-and-back trail near Nathrop, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs …

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Alpine Tunnel and Williams Pass, Colorado

Discover this 9.5-mile loop trail near Nathrop, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 13 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and …

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Off-Road Jeep & ATV Adventures Near Buena Vista & Salida

Hancock Pass & Alpine Tunnel. 20.4 miles point to point View the trail map On this moderate-to-hard trail near Nathrop, you'll pass saloon relics at Hancock historic site before straddling the Continental Divide at 12,140-foot Hancock Pass. Then rattle your bones traversing rock gardens and the high shelf road to Alpine Tunnel, where you can ...

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Alpine Tunnel region closed until October

Rock masonry crews will reconstruct the 100-foot section of the Palisade Wall and Alpine Tunnel road that received extensive damage due to an avalanche in 2016.

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Alpine Tunnel 4WD Road | COTREX

COTREX is a project by the Colorado DNR and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. About the Project | Donate | Contact. Terms ... Biking. Horseback Riding. Motorcycle Riding. ATV Riding. OHV Riding (>50") Nordic Skiing. Snowmobiling. Snowshoeing. Alpine Tunnel 4WD Road . Get Here. Like. Total Length 0.4mi; ... Unpaved Road; Weather.

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Saint Elmo to the Alpine Tunnel Mountain Bike Guide

0.0 Ride east out of town on the road you drove in. 0.4 Turn right on the uphill road to Hancock, FSR 295. This is the railroad grade. 2.2 The road splits. Ride the left hand road. 3.1 The road splits. Take the left hand road through the rocks across the wooden bridge. 3.5 Stay on the railroad grade as a road turns left to the Mary Murphy Mine. 5.3 Pass …

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Alpine Tunnel, Colorado – An Engineering Marvel

View to the Alpine Tunnel, Colorado by Reletta Clumsky. Excavation of the tunnel began in January 1880, with plans to complete it within six months. ... Start your trip northeast of Pitkin, Colorado, at the junction of the Cumberland Pass Road (FDR 765) and the Alpine Tunnel Road (FDR 839). Though the first seven miles or so are rough, we had ...

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Alpine Tunnel East, Colorado | Offroad Trail …

With an even more scenic setting, you come to the ghost town of Hancock, with only its log foundations still showing. Hancock served the workers who built the famous Alpine Tunnel. Its main population peak was in the …

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Uncovering Colorado's Past: The Alpine Tunnel

Colorado's rich history of the railroad system is made evident throughout many parts of the state. One of the more impressive historical displays of Colorado's old rail system is the Alpine Tunnel. Located near Pitkin, CO, the Alpine Tunnel was once the highest railroad tunnel in the world. No longer active, it remains today as one of the ...

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Historic Alpine Tunnel Construction Closure Schedule

National Forest System Road (NFSR) #839 – Alpine Tunnel road; National Forest System Trail (NFST) #298 – Williams Pass Jeep trail; Lands above and below NFSR #839, progressing south along the closed corridor surrounding NFSR #839 and continuing south to NFST #888; NFSR #767.1B (also known as NFS road 7767.1B) NFST #888; …

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Historic Alpine Tunnel Road, Palisade Wall region closes for

The purpose of the closure is to protect public safety during the Alpine Tunnel Road and Palisade Wall Repair reconstruction activities. The closure region …

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Historic Alpine Tunnel Road and palisade wall construction …

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests announce the reopening of National Forest System Road (NFSR) #839–Alpine Tunnel road following the completion of a multi-year ...

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Alpine Tunnel

ALPINE TUNNEL Published with permission from the guide book: Mellow Mountain Trails Hiking Guide to Colorado's Upper Arkansas River Valley by Nathan Ward. Featuring 27 Fun Day Hikes in Buena Vista & Salida – beginner to expert.. Maps and Elevation Profiles for each ride, including altitude gain and loss. Local Advice on riding areas and seasons, …

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Historic Alpine Tunnel Construction Continues—Closure …

Gunnison, Colorado, June 18, 2024— The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests' Gunnison Ranger District, in partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF), announces the temporary closure of the region surrounding the Historic Alpine Tunnel road and Palisade Wall to allow for ongoing construction. Construction ...

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Alpine Tunnel Closure Notice | Town of Pitkin

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Alpine Tunnel region closed until October

The closure will be in effect through Thursday, Oct. 31. Close to 506 acres will be closed in the Alpine Tunnel region. The closure region includes: National Forest …

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After years of repairs and careful restoration, historic Alpine …

After years of repairs, a historic road deep in the Rocky Mountains has finally reopened — just in time for fall. The Alpine Tunnel Road, about 35 miles east of …

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Alpine Tunnel Road and Palisade Wall in final stages of

The Alpine Tunnel closed in 2016 after the Palisade Wall was damaged by an avalanche. Combined efforts of the Gunnison Ranger District, the National Forest …

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Historic Alpine Tunnel Road, Palisade Wall region closes for

The purpose of the closure is to protect public safety during the Alpine Tunnel Road and Palisade Wall Repair reconstruction activities. The closure region includes: National Forest System Road (NFSR) #839 – Alpine Tunnel road. ... Buena Vista, CO 81211 Phone: (719) 395-8621

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Historic Alpine Tunnel road reopened, Palisade Wall …

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests have officially reopened Alpine Tunnel road following the multi-year reconstruction project put in place to restore the Palisade Wall. The main parking area at the Alpine Tunnel West Portal is currently blocked by a large boulder.

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Historic Alpine Tunnel Construction Closure Revised

Gunnison, Colorado, July 18, 2024 — The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests' Gunnison Ranger District, in partnership with the National …

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Historic Alpine Tunnel road and Palisade Wall construction …

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests has reopened the Alpine Tunnel road following the completion of a multi-year reconstruction project to restore the Palisade Wall. Visitors hoping to access the Alpine Tunnel Historic District should park near the junction of the Alpine Tunnel road and National Forest …

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Historic Alpine Tunnel road reopened, Palisade Wall …

Published: Sep. 30, 2024 at 4:55 PM PDT | Updated: 7 hours ago. GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National …

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Alpine Tunnel, Colorado : Off-Road Trail Map & Photos

View GPS trail map, conditions, and difficulty of Alpine Tunnel in Colorado. Plan your next adventure with the OnX Offroad App. Access Initiatives ... #839–Alpine Tunnel road following the completion of a multi-year reconstruction project to restore the Palisade Wall. Ethan P . Sep 26, 2024 . 4x4 ...

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Historic Alpine Tunnel road reopened, Palisade Wall …

In 2016, an avalanche damaged the Palisade Wall causing the Alpine Tunnel road to close. ... Newly available evidence sheds light on what may have gone wrong in deadly Colorado train derailment.

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Historic Alpine Tunnel Road and Palisade Wall Construction …

Visitors hoping to access the Alpine Tunnel Historic District should park near the junction of the Alpine Tunnel road and National Forest System Trail (NFST) #298–Williams Pass trail and hike the remaining mile to the West Portal Complex. A large boulder currently blocks access to the parking area at the Alpine Tunnel West Portal.

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Historic Alpine Tunnel road reopened, Palisade Wall …

In 2016, an avalanche damaged the Palisade Wall causing the Alpine Tunnel road to close. Restoration efforts began in 2022, completing major rock scaling …