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1. Cataract Lake 2. Yankee Boy Basin 3. Hessie Trail 4. Buckskin Cemetery 5. Shrine Pass 6. Kebler Pass 7. Wheeler Lake
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town of Ouray. The road will narrow along the ledge of the canyon but there are several pull outs from which to stop and enjoy the views. Look for the ‘drinking cup’ on your right, a wildfl ower covered spring that fl ows from rock face. It got its name in the old days when a tin cup was hung next to it for the convenience of weary travelers. A bit further along, a huge rock overhang looms over the trail. Along the
way you’ll pass a series of ruins of old mining camps and mills, and what remains of the old Sneffels town site. Continue to Yankee Boy trail heading off to the right and you’ll see the tumbling cascade of Twin Falls on your left. This alpine basin is the second most prolifi c for wildfl owers I have yet to come across. Peak season is mid July. The basin offers spectacular views of Mt. Sneffels, Potosi Peak and the surrounding mountains. In fact, if hiking isn’t your cup of tea, you need not worry—the road cuts through a sea of wildfl ow- ers ready and eager to pose! After a perfect day in Yankee Boy Basin, consider relaxing in the private hot
springs at the AAA-approved Box Canyon Lodge and Hot Springs, and enjoy a true western meal of steaks or ribs at the Outlaw on Main Street.
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A columbine adorns a grave at Buckskin Cemetery, near Alma.
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