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Hecla Junction Road

(Photos Of A Snowy Road Leading To The Arkansas River - January 26, 2008)

Hecla Junction Road It was one of those bright and sunny afternoon where I had to get out for awhile. Seeking to go anywhere I've never been before, I drove on Hecla Junction Road, a hilly dirt road that leads to Hecla Junction, a common portage area along the Arkansas River.
Mt. Princeton
Mt. Shavano and Mt. Antero 		Heading up a hill, the views of Mt. Princeton (top), Mt. Antero and Mt. Shavano (bottom) were pretty nice.
Hecla Junction Road It's been a really snowy winter!

Here some other snow pages in the past twelve months:

  • Long and Snowy Drive (April 2007)
  • Cottonwood Pass Road (May 2007)
  • Snowshoeing (June 2007)
  • Snowy & Icy Pond (October 2007)
  • After A Long Snowstorm (December 2007)
  • Snow Adventure (December 2007)
    • Hecla Junction Road A view looking west at the high point on the road. These mountains east of Browns Canyon get little respect being situated so close to larger ranges like the Sangre De Cristos, the Sawatch Range and the Mosquito Range.
    Hecla Junction Road One more view looking back at Mt. Princeton with a lovely snowy road. :)
    Arkansas River
    Arkansas River    		 And here it is ... the Arkansas River at Hecla Junction.

    A significant part of the river's edge was iced over and covered in snow, and I did dare to walk out on there. :)

    If you ever have river rafted or kayaked between Buena Vista and Salida, there is a good chance you are acquainted with this spot.
    Steve Arkansas River Portages and Rapids I smoked a cigar and walked around a bit. I also captured a picture of the sign showing various portages and rapids along the river.

    Here are my other pages from this particular portion of Chaffee County:

  • Southern Chaffee County
  • Arkansas River Kayaking
  • Town of Turret, CO
  • Poncha Pass
  • Ruby Mountain
  • Chalk Creek Canyon

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