Where is this? -Rocky Mountain Photo Game-

[The Dude]

Ripped off the idea from my adventure motorcycling forum. Thought it would be fun here as well. Here's how the game works... Post a photo from somewhere in Colorado and the other guys guess where it is. The person that gets it right gets to post the next photo, and so on. It's kind of a cool way to learn about new places, show off your travels and share your photos. Photos with rigs get extra credit!


Rules!!

1- Don't post a photo unless it's your turn! If you guess a location correctly, then you're up.

2- Feel free to drop hints if needed & try not to make it too obscure. If a photo/location goes for sometime without being revealed after a few hints, please share the location and toss out the next turn to someone else.

3- If the most recent winner doesn't take his/her turn within 24 hours, the challenge is open to anyone to post their photo.

I'll go first then I guess. I'll start with an easy one.

-Dustin

http://i784.photobucket.com/albums/yy125/DSchulten/20130830_091303_zpsfd8d00c9.jpg (http://s784.photobucket.com/user/DSchulten/media/20130830_091303_zpsfd8d00c9.jpg.html)

[Tom]

Bill Moore Lake

[The Dude]

Bill Moore Lake

You're up

[Tom]

A bit more difficult I believe.
https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/530792_371594519573216_505589636_n.jpg

[cfr]

A bit more difficult I believe.

Hancock or Tomichi Pass near St Elmo?

[Tom]

Hancock or Tomichi Pass near St Elmo?
Which?

[Brad]

Hancock pass

[Tom]

Hancock passtag you are it.

[Brad]

Here you go!

[Chris]

Bolam Lake

[GaryG]

Billings Lake

[Jackie]

Beautiful - wherever it is!

[Brad]

Billings lake is correct! Go Gary!

[GaryG]

https://lafjiw.bn1302.livefilestore.com/y2pxF00wXg2sA8f95LQxKzOJ-0tWuAO4wFQie7Cdu-SQaN8JF2KI2X4kdAd09W7vv2x1mpSdvM6-s8NVlS6EztU1qkxyWdGtYPTOsDAt7XYFuA/090628193850CMT20091340.jpg?psid=1

[Woodscaper]

Wild guess, Gunnison river? Or is it near Steamboat?

[The StRanger]

Looks like Yampa river !!

[GaryG]

Biggest clue would be the amount of Beatle Kill in the trees

[Jackie]

I guess Grand Lake area...

[Tom]

Most Beatle kill I've ever seen is in North Park near the WY border.

Could almost guaranteed its not the Gunnison River.

[GaryG]

Jackie's within 30 miles, south end of Lake Granby, Arapahoe Bay, +40° 7' 9.42", -105° 45' 38.88"
You're up Jackie

[Jackie]

Oh tay....

[Tom]

Near Sand Dunes Natl Park?

[Jackie]

Nope - Too far South and East.

[GaryG]

I'd say East end of black Canyon taken from overlook on hwy 92 looking south

[Jackie]

You're up, Gary!

[GaryG]

Here's why I knew this spot...
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-C3_2vyRsUmk/Ur3IST-msDI/AAAAAAAAbcg/l6owTPhJgLM/w1152-h864-no/CIMG1267.JPG
Taken on a motorcycle trip in 2008

[GaryG]

Here's a new one, same motorcycle trip...
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-MMpj5E-O_eY/Ur3IWFc4ddI/AAAAAAAAbco/LGuXWevnD-w/w1152-h864-no/CIMG1178.JPG

[Tom]

Here's a new one, same motorcycle trip...
https://pcrgdw.bn1304.livefilestore.com/y2phuest_4vajeRrhYAZMVKhbyWHROqbNXpDSTDgunPysEKFzj yDvGYy5oaZiJQaa8yNjufi71MQ7edODHLlK0QzJlckjhIwhWky _7-rY11vZw/CIMG1178.jpg?psid=1
On my screen both your latest pics show a broken icon Gary. I attempt to open the image and get
https://pcrgdw.bn1304.livefilestore.com/y2phuest_4vajeRrhYAZMVKhbyWHROqbNXpDSTDgunPysEKFzj yDvGYy5oaZiJQaa8yNjufi71MQ7edODHLlK0QzJlckjhIwhWky _7-rY11vZw/CIMG1178.jpg might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address.

I notice the protocol is https. That often indicates one has to be logged on to the site.

[GaryG]

Is that any better, moved them from windows live to google+

[ColoJeeper]

I have a couple of similar photos, taken on Independence pass

[GaryG]

Much further west

[Tom]

Is that any better, moved them from windows live to google+much better

[Tom]

Million dollar hwy between Ouray and Silverton.

[GaryG]

Million dollar hwy between Ouray and Silverton.
Correct, right at the first switchback out of Silverton, you're up!

[Tom]

It'll start with a hint, you can't drive here.

[Serious Offroad]

Lake Como?

[06HokieTJ]

Correct, right at the first switchback out of Silverton, you're up!
Dangit! I didn't get a chance to respond. I was going to say "Northbound out of Silverton"

[Tom]

Lake Como?

nope. closer to Longmont

[Rob]

Emerald Lake.

[Tom]

Emerald Lake.
You are up Rob. Emerald it is.

[Rob]

Might need a hint for this one: It's a lonely peak way up north. The photo was shot from north of the peak.

[Tom]

Rabbit Ears?

[Rob]

Nope.

[javaman34]

Hahns Peak?

[Rob]

Bingo. You're up, Jarold.

[javaman34]

Ok. Try this one. Hint on this one. This is around a particular area towards the north side of state. Give me the Area.
014.jpg (http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=35147&stc=1&d=1388369924)

[Rick]

poudre canyon?

[javaman34]

You got it Rick. Side road off hwy 14 going towards Red Feathers. You're up.

[Rick]

Hint: You would have had to been here to know this.....Unless someone told or showed you

[Woodscaper]

Wheeler lake?

[Rick]

yep!!!!nice.....Next..............................

[Woodscaper]

That car is now in my garage! (Just kidding) I will upload a pic and post it up in a few.

[Woodscaper]

Its close!

[Rick]

saxon

[javaman34]

Looks like someplace over Georgetown.

[Rick]

saxon or spring creek

[Woodscaper]

Your both right, its Saxon looking towards Gorgetown above I-70. Back to you Rick, you were first.

[Rick]

Fun place and everyone should go at least once for a movie

[cfr]

Fun place and everyone should go at least once for a movie

Monte Vista. Drove through from Alamosa to Creede this summer.

[Rick]

yep.....fun place..watch a movie laying in your bed at the motel...

[Rick]

and yes......you're up

[cfr]

Hint: In Colorado

[Rick]

looks like Fruita area

[cfr]

looks like Fruita area

Very close.

[Rick]

Natl. monument??????

[Tom]

Colorado Natl Monument

[Rick]

Colorado Natl MonumentReally?:funrover:LOL

[cfr]

Colorado Natl Monument

Even closer. Outside the park boundary, but drove halfway through the park to get there.

[Rick]

I'm at a loss....Tom???????????????

[The StRanger]

Out by Rangley ??

[The StRanger]

Even closer. Outside the park boundary, but drove halfway through the park to get there.

Never mind !

[Tom]

Rattlesnake Arches
http://www.naturalbornhikers.com/trails/rattlesnakecanyonarches.html

[cfr]

Rattlesnake Arches
http://www.naturalbornhikers.com/trails/rattlesnakecanyonarches.html

Yep! That's it. Check this place out if you're in the area. 2nd highest concentration of arches in the world (Arches NP is the 1st).

You're up.

[Tom]

This one is not in CO. It's in a neighboring state. You have to hike.

[Rick]

Havasu Falls,Coconino County AZ (https://www.google.com/url?sa=D&oi=plus&q=https://maps.google.com/maps?expflags%3Denable_star_based_justifications:t rue%26ie%3DUTF8%26cid%3D1097149346291870598%26q%3D Havasu%2BFalls%26iwloc%3DA%26gl%3DUS%26hl%3Den)

[Tom]

Nope

[GaryG]

Lower Calf Creek Falls
Escalante National Monument

[Tom]

Lower Calf Creek Falls
Escalante National MonumentRight. You are up again Gary.

[GaryG]

Thinking this one might be easy...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9zWSP6JMY1U/UsHPu86TNZI/AAAAAAAAbdg/JxdbXIEMfG0/w1296-h864-no/IMG_1060.JPG

[Tom]

Wild ass guess. One of the ponds along peak to peak hwy

[GaryG]

I guess this could be a lot of places in Colorado, thought the peak in the background might give it away. Hint, I'm about 100 ft south of I70 taking the pic

[Tom]

Based upon the hint, just East of Glenwood Springs canyon on I-70.

[GaryG]

Closer to the city...39.695, -105.764 facing west
Open to any one

[Rick]

i cheated so i wont say but that still doesnt look familiar....have to look next time i go by there

[GaryG]

Go to this in google maps
2182 Silver Valley Rd, Silver plume, CO
Drag the street view down to the spot, and turn to the right a couple clicks

[Rick]

2182 Silver Valley Rd, Silver plume, COdo you know where that dirt rd goes on the other-side of the overpass?

[GaryG]

do you know where that dirt rd goes on the other-side of the overpass?
No, looking at google, they just seem to end

[Tom]

<longitude>-105.7640206038084</longitude>
<latitude>39.6952361258222</latitude>

[Tom]

<longitude>-105.7640206038084</longitude>
<latitude>39.6952361258222</latitude>

Google Earth

[Tom]

Gary had to provide the solution to his latest photo but didn't assign anyone for the next pic. So according to the rules set out by The Dude and because I'm enjoying this thread here is another of mine.

[javaman34]

Don't know, but it sure is pretty.

[The StRanger]

Is it in RMNP ?

[Tom]

Is it in RMNP ?It is but RMNP is big. I'm looking for a more specific location.

[Java]

Chasm lake?

[The StRanger]

East slope of Longs peak, Id say poss Chasm lake
Its just a shot.

[GaryG]

I'd say a bit farther down the valley, like Peacock Pool, seems Chasm Lake is above tree line.

[SubAlpine]

Moraine Park?

I want to Play!

[Serious Offroad]

Read the rules in the first post....

[Tom]

Nope, nope, nope. Think SouthEast park. South of Longs Peak.

[GaryG]

Sandbeach Lake

[Jackie]

Thunder Lake?

[Tom]

Thunder Lake?
Just across the valley. Lion Lake #1. Hiked to it in the dark to be there at sunrise. A bit of an epic.

You are up Jackie

[Jackie]

It was a gorgeous shot, Tom!

This one is probably easy. Where are we?

[Rob]

On horses. :)

[Tom]

On horses. :)
Love it. If I was Jackie I'd say you're up just based on cleverness.

[Tom]

Grand Lake area?

[Jackie]

Nope

[GaryG]

That looks like the San Juans (Sneffels Range) in the background so I'd say somewhere near Ridgway

[Jackie]

You nailed! We were half way between Ridgway and Ouray.

[GaryG]

To know this one you would have to have been there...

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lDtBYDHzWUQ/UsblvNjMbUI/AAAAAAAAbgo/5gXbruCrtIY/w648-h864-no/IMG_0468.JPG

[javaman34]

Under a rock.

[GaryG]

Under a rock.
True, but where is that big a$$ rock?

[javaman34]

By the trees. I've seen this, but it was back when I was just a young waif. I don't remember where it was.

[ExplorerTom]

Rampart Range area

[Jim]

Rampart Range area

Second the motion - balanced rock on Dakan Road would be my guess.

[GaryG]

balanced rock on Dakan Road would be my guess.

Correct, you're up

[Jim]

Mine should be quick-n-easy - just name the Front Range trail.

The quick hint is that the trail name starts with "J".

http://www.jimwilliamson.net/automobile/2011-11-06--trail-johnny-park-full/img_3347.jpg

And no cheating by looking at the image's URL for full name & date!!

[GaryG]

But when the URL comes in the email, it's hard not to look at it. Nice picture

[Jackie]

Can we cheat and look at Trail Damage? :p

[Rick]

Can we cheat and look at Trail Damage?thats what I did so didnt answer:D

[Tom]

Johnny Park of course.

[Jim]

But when the URL comes in the email, it's hard not to look at it.

LOL - foiled!!


Tom's up with the answer.

I wanted it quick and easy as I'll be out of computer range tomorrow (driving back to CO, wx permitting).


Illinois' going to have some CRAZY COLD Wx Sun/Mon/Tue with highs of 3 / -15 / 0 - UGH. Heading out for some shopping tonight so the P's won't have to leave the house for the next four days.

[ExplorerTom]

The only J trail I can think of is Jenny Creek- but I've never actually run it. I've been in the area but never actually crossed it off the list.

Edit: oops- didn't see we went to a new page.

[Tom]

Ok

[javaman34]

Steamboat Lake?

[Tom]

Steamboat Lake?nope

[javaman34]

javaman34 previously posted:

"Steamboat Lake?"

nope


Well I know it's a lake somewhere. LOL

[Jackie]

Give a hint... is that in RNMP?

[Tom]

Give a hint... is that in RNMP?

Yes.

[Java]

Odessa lake?

[Tom]

Odessa lake?Nope. It's within a day's hike of my last photo though.

[Java]

Pear Lake? I'm just guessing now, I've never been to Pear Lake. BTW, I really like this thread, thanks for starting it, Dustin!! :thumb:

[Tom]

Pear Lake? I'm just guessing now, I've never been to Pear Lake. BTW, I really like this thread, thanks for starting it, Dustin!! :thumb:
Nope. Lake is not named for a fruit or a gem stone. You can reach the trail to this lake via the same access road as Lion Lake, though there is another way that I always take.

You are getting warm though.

[Jackie]

Is it Fern Lake?

[Tom]

Is it Fern Lake?
Nope. Named after a bird

[javaman34]

Swan Lake. LOL

[Tom]

Swan Lake. LOL
Final hint. The photo is also on my personal website.

[Java]

Finch Lake! I looked at your site, really nice work!!! :thumb:

[Tom]

Finch Lake! I looked at your site, really nice work!!! :thumb:
You are up Paul.

[Java]

this is on one of the trails close to Central City

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/405507_4358006551783_1803635104_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/427332_4358008231825_242126150_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/405538_4358006711787_1359091735_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash2/373806_4358007871816_1046153392_n.jpg

[Tom]

Moon gulch shaft house

[Java]

That's it. Back to you!

[Tom]

This one should be easy.

[cfr]

This one should be easy.

Sprague Lake, RMNP?

[Tom]

Sprague Lake, RMNP?Correct. You're up Charles.

[cfr]

... You're up Charles.

Almost made it to the top.

[Tom]

Almost made it to the top.
Upper Geneva creek

[cfr]

Upper Geneva creek

Nope. Further west.

[ExplorerTom]

Peak 10

[cfr]

Peak 10

Yep. That was quick. You're next.

[ExplorerTom]

Yep. That was quick. You're next.

the picture in my avatar was taken on Peak 10. I love that trail.

No no looking at image URLs........

http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu143/TJUrbanek/Explorer/Red%20Cone%20Keystone%20Gulch/128.jpg

[Jackie]

Was that in Ouray or Telluride? Looks familiar.

[ExplorerTom]

Neither. Much closer to Denver. Of the same "flavor" as the trail I guessed.

[javaman34]

No no looking at image URLs........

Now that just makes people look at it. I did, but since I did I'm not going to guess.

[Jackie]

Britton guesses it was taken near Bill Moore Lake.

[ExplorerTom]

Nope. The lower part of the trail is similar to the lower part of the Peak 10 trail.

[Tom]

Nope. The lower part of the trail is similar to the lower part of the Peak 10 trail.
I looked at the url so won't say, but good hint!

[ExplorerTom]

'Nother hint:

both trails have ski lifts low on the trail that you drive under (review the names on TD and you can probably guess it).

and for those that haven't done Peak 10- highly recommend it. Near the top, there's a bunch of switchbacks that are really fun to negotiate. They probably aren't Black Bear Pass scary (I haven't done BBP) but still, lots of fun? The trail itself is fairly easy but has some amazing views at the top.

[ExplorerTom]

The trail is listed in my profile.

[cfr]

and for those that haven't done Peak 10- highly recommend it. Near the top, there's a bunch of switchbacks that are really fun to negotiate. They probably aren't Black Bear Pass scary (I haven't done BBP) but still, lots of fun? The trail itself is fairly easy but has some amazing views at the top.

The switchbacks at the top of Peak 10 were too much for me. See my trip report here,

http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?17436-Breckenridge-Peak-10-7-14-2012

Still wanting to do a brake upgrade because of that trail.

[ExplorerTom]

Maybe my years of autoxing and track days calmed my nerves behind the wheel- I wasn't the least bit intimidated. I also never had to multi point any of the switchbacks- just like clipping an apex on track.

someone guess- even if you look at the URL. I feel like I've had the ball in my court too long and I'd be responsible for ruining this game.

[Brad]

Keystone gulch?

[javaman34]

Red Cone

[ExplorerTom]

Keystone gulch?

Ding ding! Brad's up!

not a bad trail but nothing spectacular either. Peak 10 is much better- and pretty neat to drive under motionless ski lifts during the summer.

[Brad]

Everyone should know this one!

[javaman34]

A Range Rover in a field.

[Brad]

Wrong on both counts. Land Rover on a mountain! :D

[javaman34]

:oops:

[The StRanger]

Funny !

[cfr]

Everyone should know this one!

China Wall?

[Brad]

Further north! You can be at this trailhead within 1 hour of golden.

[Tom]

N Switzerland trail?

[Java]

I'll guess Devil's Canyon since you lead the cleanup run there every year. :)

[Rick]

I'll guess Devil's Canyonx2

[Brad]

Your getting closer! It's up by Glacier Paul.

[Rick]

Yankee Hill???

[Brad]

Your up Rick!

[Rick]

Your up Rick! should be ez

[javaman34]

All I know is I need to get out more.

[Brad]

Maroon Bells?

[Rick]

yep,your up Brad

[Brad]

Going really easy!

[Rick]

msv/coney

[ExplorerTom]

^yeah, the "lake" crossing at Coney Flats.

[Brad]

Your up again Rick!

[Rick]

all I have left on work computer

[ExplorerTom]

Left Hand Canyon

[Rick]

yep,Big Momma Hill......your up

[Funrover]

Dangit.. I am always to late to answer....

[ExplorerTom]

A pretty close in shot, but if you've been there you'll know it.

http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu143/TJUrbanek/48f9b03339a4b1f2ed5cd209fc40d7fc.jpg

[Rick]

Dangit.. I am always to late to answer.... ok Aaron,waiting for you to answer:lmao: I'll wait a bit to answer:D

[Rob]

Moab Hill obstacle on Illinois Gulch.

[ExplorerTom]

Your turn Rob.

[Funrover]

ok Aaron,waiting for you to answer:lmao: I'll wait a bit to answer:D

HA HA HA!!! I have skills on coming in late!

[Tom]

Rob, where are you. You are up.

[Atl-atl]

Ill go ahead and take this opportunity!
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3687/9205611664_0ea8ab7b77_b.jpg

[Tom]

Loch Lomond?

[Jim]

Long Draw Reservoir?

[BLOODBANE]

Lake San Cristobal (by Lake City)

[Rick]

we need a hint Mr. Mike!!!!

[Jackie]

I wanna guess it's up by Estes Park...

[Atl-atl]

Sorry I was gone for a bit. Hint is: its very close to Telluride.

[Jim]

Alta Lakes / Silver Mountain

(if I'm Google-Fu'ing your hint correctly)

[Atl-atl]

Alta Lakes / Silver Mountain

(if I'm Google-Fu'ing your hint correctly)

Yep you're up!

[Jim]

http://www.jimwilliamson.net/automobile/2013-08-04--trail--kelly-flats--red-feather/img_2153.jpg

[Tom]

Moody Hill?

[flashboiler]

Kelly Flats?

[Jackie]

I cheated and looked at the image URL - I won't say... :p

[Jim]

Kelly Flats?

That's the trail. Max to be member specific.

Your turn.

[flashboiler]

All right...

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc283/hitnmiss_photos/Sammy/2936_zps939c8999.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/hitnmiss_photos/media/Sammy/2936_zps939c8999.jpg.html)

[Tom]

Uh No place I want to go?

[The StRanger]

Carnage Boulder ?

[flashboiler]

Close... Well not physically.

[The StRanger]

Carnage BV ??

[sunk]

Carnage BV ?? That was my guess as well, the V-notch

[flashboiler]

Carnage BV ??

Yep, Carnage BV. A trail run I won't soon forget in my little Sammy!

You're up.

[The StRanger]

I cant load at work but I'll find somethin when I get casa !

[The StRanger]

Lets make sure the class is awake !

[sunk]

Blackhawk

[Tom]

Central City

[The StRanger]

What trail (i use that turn loosely)

[Tom]

Russel Gulch

[The StRanger]

Close. You wont find it on Traildamage.

[Brad]

Nevadaville loop?

[Tom]

Nevadaville loop?Russell Gulch is part of that I believe.

[The StRanger]

Nevadaville loop?

Your up !

[Hypoid]

Tic-toc!

[xaza]

I'll take this opportunity to jump in and keep it rolling.

[Tom]

West end of Coney Flats where one hits the wilderness boundary?

Second choice, east end of Coney Flats by the hut where the hiking trail heads north over the creek.

[Jim]

Tom's up... West end of Coney Flats...

While I don't have the "authority" to pass the baton, I'd think the nearly identical photo is good enough. :D

http://www.jimwilliamson.net/automobile/2012-10-06--trail--middle-st-vrain--coney-flats/img_8080.jpg

[xaza]

It is technically Middle St Vrain just beyond start of Coney Flats but yep that's the spot. Tom is up, thanks Jim.

[Tom]

West

[Tom]

West of Grand Jct near I-70. This is next to me in the previous pic.

[Tom]

No guesses? Come on its not that hard for those who've been to Moab. It's very near the Moab turn off from I-70.

[ExplorerTom]

so is it technically in Utah?

[Tom]

Not technically. It is in UT.

[Jim]

I did some map scanning. If you could elaborate your guess a bit -


It's very near the Moab turn off from I-70.

US-6/UT-128 or US-191 or ???

[Tom]

I did some map scanning. If you could elaborate your guess a bit -
US-6/UT-128 or US-191 or ???Nope. Looking for an actual place name.

Used to have a railroad running to it.

[Jim]

Sego Utah

https://maps.google.com/?ll=39.033516,-109.703156&spn=0.000639,0.001222&t=h&z=20

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sego,_Utah

http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/sego.html

http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/images/sego2.jpg

[Tom]

Sego Utah

https://maps.google.com/?ll=39.033516,-109.703156&spn=0.000639,0.001222&t=h&z=20

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sego,_Utah

http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/sego.html

http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ut/images/sego2.jpg

you are up Jim. Sego, UT. Very nice petroglyphs near there too.

[Jim]

I could say, name the mountain or I could say name the town, but let's go at it a bit differently...

Name the TRAIL that heads north/northeast from that town.

I'll be generous with hints, though I don't think they'll be needed (so no hint to start).

http://www.jimwilliamson.net/motorcycle/2003-08-co-trip/d7-fri/img_0327.jpg

[Tom]

I've no clue.

[Jackie]

No clue - but you are up very high.

[Jim]

Hint: 14'er that you can drive to the top.

[Chris]

Mt. Antero?

[Jim]

Mt. Antero?

No, though, huh - I learned something new. I could see putting that train on the ToDo list for this summer...

Hint: 14'er that you can drive to the top with your passenger car or race car, if so equipped, in 8 minutes 13.878 seconds...

[Tom]

Pike's peak

[Jim]

Correct, Pikes Peak.

Now for the city and trail...

[Tom]

Mt Baldy, Florence

[Jim]

Mt badly, canon city

:erm: Mt. Baldy?

Mountain we're on is set as Pike's Peak...

Grab a map, spin it around to see what towns are nearby...