GCQHQC Uncompahgre Riverway Cache (Traditional Cache) in Colorado, United States created by TwoOldBears

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Hidden : 9/12/2005

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Cache is in a small, quiet, well-maintained picnic area between Ridgway State Park & the town of Ridgway in Ouray County near Hwy 550 South. Cache-site is just over 1/2 mile walk on paved pathway from the south parking area, and a 1.3 mile walk on paved pathway from the north parking area. There are restrooms & covered picnic tables at site. Stroller & wheelchair-accessable until last several feet. Parking & access are no-fee.

South Parking Ares (closest): N 38:09.526' W 107:45.266'
North Parking Area: (next closest): N 38:11.058' W 107:44.755'

The Uncompahgre Riverway Trail is a paved bike & walking path that follows part of the 1887 narrow-gauge Denver & Rio Grande Western railroad bed & right-of-way some 5 or 6 miles from the northern end of Ridgway Reservoir southward to Highway 62 where it runs through the town of Ridgway. Open to bicyclers & walkers, wheelchair-friendly, strollers & dogs-on-leashes are all welcome.

The Denver & Rio Grance Western narrow-gauge railroad built its Montrose to Ouray line in 1887 to take advantage of the rich silver-ore freight that was pouring out of the hundreds of mines above Ouray. By the end of 1890, the famed narrow-gauge Denver & Rio Grande Southern railroad line ran daily from Ridgway to Telluride (and was eventually built all the way to Durango). The last train made its final run along this 1887 D&RGW railroad-bed in 1953.

There are wildlife, habitat, & historical information signs along the path for your enjoyment. The paved trail crosses a wonderful old D&RGW railroad bridge just north of the southern-most parking area listed above. Both listed parking areas allow no-fee access to the Riverway Trail as well as to Ridgway State Park.

CONTAINER: watertight & airtight Lock'n'Lock clear plastic container, about 4" x 6" x 2".