Estados UnidosSylvan Lake39°28’50” N 106°44’13” W 5 de junho de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
The Sylvan Lake campgrounds are five miles up a dirt road from the visitor center. The road was hard-packed but full of potholes, so the going was a bit rough. But we’re veterans of the dirt roadsLeia mais
Estados UnidosSylvan Lake39°28’44” N 106°44’6” W 6 de junho de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
We woke up to the pitter patter of rain on the Cruiser’s roof. The rain was gentle and rhythmic…signaling that it would not last long. Nor would it make a muddy mess of the trails that one canLeia mais
Estados UnidosSylvan Lake39°28’50” N 106°44’13” W 6 de junho de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
We were hoping to have dinner on the patio, but it didn’t seem like that was going to be possible today. So, while the sun was still out, and before the wind really picked up, we enjoyed afternoonLeia mais
Estados UnidosBear Gulch39°29’50” N 106°45’15” W 7 de junho de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Pitter-patter … pitter-patter. The rain fell during the early part of last night. But by the time we went to bed, the rain was no more. Stars were twinkling in the sky.
We woke up rested, and afterLeia mais
Estados UnidosSylvan Lake39°28’50” N 106°44’13” W
7 de junho de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
We returned from our hike around 2:30p. Our delayed lunch meant that we weren’t very hungry when dinner time came around.
Instead, we enjoyed snacks and a bottle of Mon Reve, a Montepulciano red weLeia mais
Estados UnidosSylvan Lake39°28’31” N 106°43’43” W 8 de junho de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
After a good night’s rest, we woke up to clear blue skies. It was only 37F at 6:30a … but the temp rose to 43F within an hour … faster than it has in the past few days.
Bundling up, I sat outLeia mais
Estados UnidosBoran Gulch39°29’4” N 106°44’38” W
8 de junho de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
On our way back from Bear Gulch yesterday, we spotted the ruins of some log cabins in the Borah Gulch Conservation Area … part of the non-fee section of Sylvan Lake State Park. Noting that there wasLeia mais
Estados UnidosSylvan Lake39°28’50” N 106°44’13” W
8 de junho de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
For the first time since we set up camp at the Elk run Campground at Sylvan Lake State Park, the wind gave us a break earlier in the day. Hence an al fresco lunch today.
Estados UnidosSylvan Lake39°28’50” N 106°44’13” W
8 de junho de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
With the wind gusts far more manageable this afternoon, we were able to spend most of our time on the patio.
Afternoon tea first … followed by wine and snacks in lieu of dinner. We finished up theLeia mais
Estados UnidosColorado Springs38°50’29” N 104°48’40” W
9 de junho de 2022, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
With severe thunderstorms forecasted for this afternoon, we didn't want to get caught on the road traveling back home from Sylvan Lake.
So, we opted for an early departure and a more direct route viaLeia mais
Viajante
what a beautiful campground. looks a bit familiar. we're you here before?
Two to TravelNo … first time … it would be especially beautiful in the fall.
Oh, it sounds breathtakingly beautiful and remote! Unfortunately, I'd have to be using my O2 24/7 at that elevation and moving like a slug to boot. How wonderful that you have the ability to dry camp in that lovely camper without skipping a beat! We have neither solar panel or generator for our trailer, so we are always looking for electricity at least. Have a wonderful journey! [Diana]
Two to TravelWe installed the solars ourselves so that we could dry camp and boon dock.