Southern Chaffee County
Photos From The Mt. Shavano Picnic Area And Other Mountain Pictures - January 2, 2006

	I leave for Arizona in three days and so I'm trying to cram more Colorado scenery photos for all of you! Along Highway 285 a few miles north of Poncha Springs, is a rest area with a historic sign about Zebulon Pike's expedition in the Arkansas River valley in 1806.
	And the views from here are awesome! To the west is the grand view of Mt. Shavano (alt. 14,229 feet). In the middle photo, I zoomed-in to show where the "Angel of Shavano" often resides in the valley above timberline. With all the snow we've had of late, the angel was whitened out.
	Here's the view of Mt. Princeton toward the north.
	Facing east across Highway 285, the pinion covered mountains don't get much respect with the Sawatch Mountains standing so tall.
	I "fought off" the sun to snap the view of northern most part of the Sangre De Cristo Mountain range.
	To the southwest, was the view of Mt. Ouray (alt. 13,971 feet) and Chipita Peak.
	One last view. Facing north-northeast, here's the view of Highway 285 running northbound with the Buffalo Peaks peaking their heads to the left. ;)

Three Extra Photos From Driving Around Southern Chaffee County

	I drove through Poncha Springs enroute to Salida, but before reaching Poncha Springs I snapped a better shot of Mt. Ouray and Chipita Peak.
	This is "S" Mountain from F Street, a main corridor in Salida. My other southern Chaffee County pages: Hike To "S" Mountain Biking Around Salida Poncha Pass Monarch Pass Monarch Pass (Bike) Arkansas River Kayak Park Bike: Salida To Buena Vista
	Heading north on Highway 291, I had to take a stab at capturing the view of Mt. Shavano, Mt. Antero and Mt. Princeton all together. ;)

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