Day 13 Aurora, CO to Leadville, CO

We said our goodbyes and pulled away at 9:55 am.  First stop was Pilot Flying J for dump, propane and a few supplies then we began the climb up into the mountains.

Loop Railway

First stop was Georgetown, CO where we barely caught the narrow gauge train through “The Loop” (a remarkable spiraling loop and trestle built in the late 19^th century to control the grade along the line from Georgetown to Silver Plume, CO.

Mountain goats along I70!

Back on I70 we came to the Eisenhower tunnel at 11,013ft elevation and passed from a few patches of snow left on the East end to spectacular snow covered vista on the West.  We passed our high point near Climax at 11,429 ft.

Driving South on US91, we passed Copper Mountain, and dozens of snow covered peaks. Arriving at the Leadville RV Coral at 3:30pm. Friendly owner, lots of room and very reasonable pricing right in downtown Leadville made for a great place to pass the night.

Sunset over the campground

Deciding to treat ourselves after our long weekend of visiting, wedding, snow and joy so we took a stroll around the main drag and discovered Manuelita’s Mexican Restaurant where we consumed a feast of tableside made guacamole, hand made, corn husk wrapped tamales and delicious enchiladas all washed down with XX Ceversa!

Returning to our RV, I had a message from NC friend Beverly reminding me that our mutual NC friend Christine now resides in Leadville and I might not be on her good list if I didn’t contact her.  Christine had told me to look her up if I ever got to town so we decided to meet tomorrow morning then we crashed before 9pm (wimps, both!)

Odometer: 79030  Miles Today: 131 Total: 1741