CRYSTAL, CO Adventure

Crystal Mill (1892)

We just returned from an amazing cabin trip.  Most of us had already been up there and knew how much we loved it.  We wanted to share it now with our baby as well. 

We drove to Marble, Co and planned on hiking from there.  We were going to transfer all of our gear into a jeep for a jeep company to bring up.  When we were checking in they informed us that the hike would most likely be to hard for our 6 year old on that hot day.  Bummer. 

New plan: Drive our F150 up the 4x4 road slowly with all our gear

We set out immediately and quickly saw once again why the road is for 4x4 vehicles ONLY!  The drive went slow on narrow, rocky roads with a steep drop off to the right side of the car (lucky me, the passenger side occupant). 

It took us 1:25 to get up the 5 mile drive.  So many scratches to the sides of the truck it was ridiculous.  But thankfully we were there safe and with all our stuff.

We found our cabin and quickly settled in so we could get out and explore.  Through our days up there we saw the famous Crystal Mill, went hiking numerous times, and caught fish to add to 2 different meals.  Our oldest son had his first experience learning how to prepare the trout for eating.  He loved it and took pride in all his work.  It was wonderful to see all the beauty of God's design up in this area.

The drive back was uneventful and easier on me as the drop off was now on hubby's side of the car.  We evened up the scratches on both sides of the truck and decided that next time we will stick to our original hiking plans!!!!