95 degree heat drove us up to the high country on Saturday. Not even to fish! We took the rocky Tomahawk Basin 4 wheel road up into the basin. The turnoff is a steep 150 degree left turn off the La Plata Canyon road, 6 miles from the end of pavement or about 1.5 miles from the Lewis Creek walk in campground.
We followed the road about 1 mile. Although I used 4 wheel drive, it really wasn't necessary. High clearance for sure, though. Otherwise, park at the road and walk up. We just went to the mill (pictured) because Andrea was struggling on the loose rock with the baby and her achilles still recovering. Great hike though of a few miles and probably a 1000' of elevation. I need to get back up above the mill and access the upper basin.
Oh, cool thing, 1/2 mile above our parking spot we came across a red Jeep with a Hawaii sticker, Escalante Middle School bumper and 2 about the University of WI. Gotta be Amy and Nick, our friends. We didn't see them, but left a note and confirmed later on. Durango is a small town. Two pics are looking up into the basin with the ruins of the mill and down trail seeing Andrea hauling Adaira.
Second 4 wheel trip for the little one. We went up and over Barlow Pass a few weeks ago. Lil trooper. Strutter.
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