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Chalk Creek Canyon
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This mountain road passes four historic ghost towns and some interesting geologic formations such as the Chalk Cliffs as it rises up into the central Rockies.
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The Basics |
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Location: |
A few miles north of Salida, heading west from Nathrop |
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| Setting: |
Mountainous |
| Surface: |
Maintained Dirt or Gravel |
| Vehicle: |
High clearance vehicle recommended |
| Length: |
55 miles round-trip |
| Time to Allow: |
2 to 3 hours plus stops |
| Camping Info: |
Chalk Lake, Boot Leg, Mt. Princeton, Cascade, Iron City |
| Season: |
Spring through fall |
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