Weston Pass - Leadville, CO
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N 39° 07.870 W 106° 10.900
13S E 397865 N 4331997
Weston Pass, which once carried mining supplies and travelers over the Weston Peak from Fairplay and Leadville, crosses at 11,921 feet.
Waymark Code: WM6ZB5
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 08/09/2009
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Weston Pass, built in 1860, was a stagecoach route until 1881, when the railroad made travel into Leadville easier. This route was used by the native Ute Indians, and was later used by prospectors with gold and silver dreams.
The fare to use this toll road from Colorado City to Leadville was $1.50. Today, it is a popular off-road trail, not too difficult, which is frequented by visitors to San Isabel National Forest. The road leads up windy Alpine roads, and offers great camping and picnic areas, as well as many old mines and mining trails.
Road of Trail Name: Weston Pass
State: Colorado
County: Lake
Historical Significance:
Route for travelers and supplies over the Weston Peak between Fairplay and Leadville.
Years in use: 21
How you discovered it:
Weston Pass was an off-road trail ran during the 2009 National Land Rover Rally that we drove 2,000 miles for.
Why?:
Supplies, travelers and mining produce had to get over the Weston Peak.
Directions:
Travel south on Highway 24 for 6 miles south of Leadville, onto Lake County 7, and follow it over the Arkansas River.
Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Not listed
Website Explination: Not listed
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