Tin Cup and Hancock - Rougher than Rough!

Wednesday we decided to do the big loop - Tin Cup, Hancock and Cumberland Passes!  It's been a couple of years or more since we've done them and now I remember why!!  Even with the new ATV, it's rough and rocky and tough!!  But oh so gorgeous!!

 We stopped in the town of Tin Cup, hoping to get coffee and a pastry but they were already serving lunch so opted for coffee and splitting a chicken sandwich!  It's a cute little town and we always enjoy driving through it!

 Doesn't the sky look awesome against this pretty white church?

 After much groaning and rocking and bouncing, we made it up to Tin Cup - with the decision that I'm never going to do it again on an ATV!

 The wildflowers are out in full force this summer because of all the early rain we had - they are all so beautiful and delicate looking!

 Yes, we even got to ride through snow!!

 The old mine looks a little worse each year but it's still standing!!

 Hancock Pass is even harder than Tin Cup but the views are awesome up there!

   Some spots were just darn tough!!

 Here you can see the loop against the middle of the mountain - it is nice to make this loop so you don't have to backtrack!

 This picture is for Jessi - I've probably posted it before !!

It was a great camping trip - so fun to use the 5th wheel, atv during the day with a picnic lunch and then grill in the evening listening to the stream and watching the campfire!  We DO LOVE our camping trips!!