Eightmile Mesa

Eightmile Mesa is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.494m (8,182ft) above the sea level, located in Archuleta County, Colorado, in USA.

Eightmile Mesa

The road to the summit, located within the San Juan National Forest, is gravel, rocky, tippy and bumpy at times. It’s called FR-651. The road is rough but can be carefully driven in a passenger car. The road is usually impassable from October to June (weather permitting). 4x4 vehicle recommended. At the summit there’s a lookout tower built in 1963. It is used in emergencies. For your safety, be sure to check the weather forecast before you begin your trip. If there is a thunderstorm in the area, please do not visit a lookout. The summit offers spectacular views of Pagosa Springs and the surrounding mesa and the San Juan Mountains.
Pic&more info: http://pagosasprings.com/the-charm-of-eightmile-mesa-in-southeast-pagosa-country/

 

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