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Submitted By: Matt Ledges on Jan 16, 2004
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BETA PHOTO: Blue Mesa Smear from north rim


Description 

As the name would imply these are all located on the south rim and can be seen from the north from road 92 starting about 4.5-5 miles west of US 50 on road 92.


Getting There 

See Blue Mesa area for detailed directions.



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Route '268'

268 WI4-5  CO : CO Ice & Mixed : South Rim
This outstanding free standing pillar is a hidden jem of Colorado water ice. When it forms all the way to the ground #268 is like a little Rigid Designator, but without the crowds or interstate noise. Nestled in the west side of the beautiful canyon half way to the Morrow Point Dam on the Gunnison River (about a mile north of Newberry's Store in Cimarron Co). Named for the old #268 narrow gauge train engine that graces the approach to...[more]


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By Matt Ledges
Jan 18, 2004

On our trip here on 12/13/03 we noticed a land for sale sign along the pullout road. Not sure what this will do for access issues in the future.We nevertheless kept a low profile and didn't have any problems.