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SUMMARY:COFA National Off-Road Ride
LOCATION:Lake City, CO
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:COFA's First National Event of the year. Off-Road Ride around Beautiful Lak
 e City, ColoradoTo register for this event, go to the following link: https
 ://cofausa.org/civicrm/event/register/?id=386&reset=1 Do you want to se
 e the world from a mountain top in the Colorado Rockies? If you do, come an
 d join the COFA National Off-Road event on July 25th - 27th of 2026 in Lake
  City, Colorado! We'll ride some of the most incredible scenic trails in so
 uthern Colorado. The views are breathtaking up to 13,000 feet, and will cre
 ate memories for years to come. We'll meet Saturday night, July 25th, at 5:
 00 PM for a meet-and-greet BBQ. On Sunday, July 26th, we will visit some ol
 d mines and ghost towns as we ride our 4-wheelers and learn about Colorado'
 s mining history. You'll see mines from the 1860s and 1870s. There will be 
 a Cowboy Chuck Wagon dinner on Sunday evening with your COFA Off-Road group
 . Bring your camera, sunscreen, and enjoy the world from the top of the mou
 ntains. LODGING (Hotels, camping): If Camping is your thing, there are camp
 ing areas near the Uncompahgre, Grand Mesa, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Fo
 rests. The National Forest Service has several areas to pitch your tent. Th
 ere are nearby campgrounds, and you should reserve a camping spot in advanc
 e. For hotels or rental of cabins, go to, https://businessdirectory.lakecit
 y.com/directory/Search/lodging-travel-159470 Do you need to rent a UTV or A
 TV? ATV RENTAL INFO: If you don't own a UTV, there are UTV rentals in Lake 
 City.Lake City Auto & Sports Center: 809 N. State HWY 149, Lake City, C
 O 81235. Phone: 970-944-2311. Lake City Loopers: 130 Gunnison Ave. Lake Cit
 y, CO 81235 Text or call: 970-784-6630 email: This email address is being p
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 hem now if you can, or early in May. Reserve the UTV for all day Sunday, Ju
 ly 26th, 2026. If you're bringing your own Off-Road vehicle, make sure that
  it's in good working condition. Check the fluids and/or have your mechanic
  inspect your UTV or ATV. COFA strongly recommends that you have insurance 
 on your own vehicle. You never know what may happen, and it's best to be pr
 otected. COFA is an All-Volunteer, non-denominational, designated 501(c)(3)
  non-profit organization. Your suggested donation of $75 is per person, reg
 ardless of the number of days attended. This fee supports COFA's ministry a
 nd outreach programs, including youth, men, women, and families, as well as
  helping to cover the cost of food for the Saturday night BBQ and Sunday Ch
 uck Wagon dinner. We greatly appreciate your financial assistance! Registra
 tion Donation should be paid by July 1st to confirm your spot! If you have 
 questions, contact Leslie at 303-909-3707 or Mike at 303.880.9878. We can t
 ell you what gear to bring, what to expect, and answer any questions you ma
 y have. More Details About the Ride: The Alpine Loop is a scenic drive in L
 ake City, Colorado, that offers stunning views of the surrounding San Juan 
 Mountains. It is a 52-mile loop that traverses some of the mostbeautiful an
 d rugged terrain in the state, including high mountain passes, alpine lakes
 , and historic mining towns. The Alpine Loop starts and ends in Lake City, 
 a small mountain town in southwest Colorado. From there, it heads west on C
 ounty Road 20 towards Engineer Pass, which reaches an elevation of 12,800 f
 eet. This stretch of road offers stunning views of the San Juan Mountains, 
 including the Wetterhorn and Uncompahgre Peaks. After crossing Engineer Pas
 s, the Alpine Loop continues south on County Road 2 towards the historic mi
 ning town of Animas Forks. This section of road is very rough and requires 
 a high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle. Animas Forks is a ghost town th
 at was once a bustling mining community in the late 1800s. From Animas Fork
 s, the Alpine Loop continues east on County Road 5 towards Cinnamon Pass, w
 hich reaches an elevation of 12,640 feet. This stretch of road is also very
  rugged and requires a high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle. The views 
 from Cinnamon Pass are spectacular, with views of the surrounding mountains
  and valleys. After crossing Cinnamon Pass, the Alpine Loop heads east on C
 ounty Road 30 towards Lake City. This section of the road is a bit easier, 
 with more gentle terrain. Along the way, you'll pass by several alpine lake
 s and have stunning views of the mountains. You’ll get to see abandoned min
 es, mining equipment, and other structures that were used in the mining pro
 cess. You’ll see the Ute-Ulay mine, a historic mining operation in the Lake
  City Mining District of Colorado. The mine was established in the late 180
 0s, during the region's silver boom, and was one of the largest and most su
 ccessful mines in the area. In the early 1900s, the Ute-Ulay mine was close
 d, along with many others in the Silverton Mining District. The mine's buil
 dings and equipment were either dismantled or left to decay, and the site w
 as eventually abandoned. Today, the Ute-Ulay mine is a popular tourist dest
 ination, attracting visitors interested in exploring the history of the Ame
 rican West and the region's mining heritage. Visitors can tour the site and
  see the remains of the mine, including old mining equipment and ore carts,
  as well as other artifacts related to the area's mining history.
CONTACT:Leslie at 303.909.9707 or Mike at 303.880.9878
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