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This Cache is for 4WD People ONLY or Hikers
PLEASE do not attempt it if you DO NOT have a 4WD vehicle OR Two Strong Legs
This is a 4WD pass ONLY. There are parts that need good ground clearance and quite a lot of ascent/decent will be fairly steep. You won't be traveling fast - 3 to 8 miles per hour once you head up the pass, and you'll spend a lot of time in low gears.
The Mosquito Pass "Trail" is the highest motorized pass in North America at 13,186'
Back in the 1870's when Leadville was booming, the shortest way to get there was to cross over Mosquito Pass from Fairplay. The Pass is 2 way, so you could start at Fairplay or Leadville. There is a sign that marks the entrance to 'Mosquito Gulch' - turn left here (Colorado Highway 12). Its a well graded dirt/gravel road for the first few miles. The name 'Mosquito' comes from the city that used to between Park City and the London Mine (the first set of ruins you'll see along the way). It seems that no one could decide on a name for that city, but during a meeting someone noticed a mosquito squashed between the pages of one of the city record books.
John Lewis Dyer, "Father Dyer" 1812-1901
Known as early Colorado's itinerant preacher, Father Dyer traversed the Continental Divide in the central Colorado mountains to carry mail and to preach to Colorado's mining camps such as Buckskin Joe, Oro City, Como and Fairplay. Father Dyer was also the first Chaplain of the State Senate of Colorado.
Once you reach the top and look around the valley - you really feel that you are on Top of the World.
The Cache container if under a rock or two. (NO trees this high up) Very few muggles. But sure to allow enough time to do the pass in Daylight
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A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M ------------------------- N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z
(letter above equals below, and vice versa)
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