Shelf Roads to Bonanza Mine - Rio Grande National Forest

2025 · Scout 11 · August 27 · Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado · 9,623 ft Came up and over a pass through three national forests. Found shelf roads that get your blood moving and a mining camp that had been quiet for a long time. Took the morning off. Found a lake at the end. If you're just finding the channel, I'm Aaron — I wander the mountains looking for beautiful places to camp and capture. New episodes when the mountains cooperate. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Shelf Roads to Bonanza Mine 1:00 - Bottom of the Pass 2:55 - Into the Trail 4:04 - Through the Gate 4:59 - The Shelf Road 7:18 - There's a Big Mine Out Here 8:17 - Down in the Mining Area 10:52 - What a Peaceful Place 12:36 - Any Day Out Is a Good Day #coloradocamping #mininghistory #riograndenationalforest #overlanding #naturecinematography #coloradowilderness #4x4offroad #ghosttown