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A Golden Opportunity

Highway 88 near Woodfords and highways 89 and 4 near Markleeville provide a spectacular combination of dramatic mountain views and fantastic fall foliage. In October, the aspens turn a beautiful color, revealing a surprising collection of wildly-colored landscapes to the lucky traveller.

Travelling east on 88 out of the mountain passes towards 89 and Lake Tahoe, we are delighted to see the hills awash in fiery colors.

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Blue Lakes area: hills painted gold
Blue Lakes area: hills painted gold

Sorensen's

Sorensen's Resort - Entrance
Sorensen's Resort - Entrance
Sorensen's resort provides a place to stay if you want to see the area over an extended period. There's a gift shop, 3 bed and breakfast cabins, and 27 housekeeping cabins.

 

Panorama: A look around the Sorensen's parking lot
Panorama: A look around the Sorensen's parking lot

Woodfords area

Golden foliage: a glorious fall day
Golden foliage: a glorious fall day
The road awash in color
The road awash in color
West Fork of the Carson River: Peeking thru the aspens, into the Carson River.
West Fork of the Carson River: Peeking thru the aspens, into the Carson River.
Heading east on 88 from Sorensen's takes you to Woodfords - and some gently curving roads. Unfortunately, you may have a difficult time watching the road: there are so many things to look at, you need to be on your toes. Park your ride, take a stroll, and see the sights. There a gorgeous colors, streams, and mountains to look at.

 

Dramatic rock formations

Rock outcroppings
Rock outcroppings
Rock out: Another rocky mountainside
Rock out: Another rocky mountainside
Nearing Woodfords on 88 we find these steep mountainsides with rough-hewn rock formations.

Leaving Markleeville

Panorama: outside Markleeville.
Panorama: outside Markleeville.

Carson River: Stunning views
Carson River: Stunning views
Heading past Markleeville on 89 to highway 4, we encounter stunning fall colors along the Carson River.

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Author: Michael Curry /// submitted on August 13, 2006 - 1:36pm.
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