In the late 70's I lived in Denver. I drove the entire route from Tolland to Winter Park in a CJ5.. The Devils Slide was a real thrill, my then wife in the passenger seat was freaking out. I miss those days, thanks for the video. Up next Guanella Pass another of my favorite places.
It is so sad to see this historic road go to ruin. I drove over this road all the way from Toland to Winter Haven in 1962 with a 2 wheel drive Ford, thrilling ride.
The forest service/county has sure let the road deteriorate since the last time I drove it. I remember as a kid my dad driving over the Devi's Slide Trestles (this is long before the rock fall in Needle's Eye tunnel occurred). Thanks for bringing back good memories!
The tunnel has been filled in on the west side. Some report it collapsed prior to being filled-in. I haven't been to the east portal, but I assume it is in similar condition.
Many years ago, I was able to drive all the way over from the East Portal over to Winter Park in my 56 Chev Belair. Beautiful country way up there.
In the late 70's I lived in Denver. I drove the entire route from Tolland to Winter Park in a CJ5.. The Devils Slide was a real thrill, my then wife in the passenger seat was freaking out. I miss those days, thanks for the video. Up next Guanella Pass another of my favorite places.
It is so sad to see this historic road go to ruin. I drove over this road all the way from Toland to Winter Haven in 1962 with a 2 wheel drive Ford, thrilling ride.
I did too
The forest service/county has sure let the road deteriorate since the last time I drove it. I remember as a kid my dad driving over the Devi's Slide Trestles (this is long before the rock fall in Needle's Eye tunnel occurred). Thanks for bringing back good memories!
Neither side has seen a grader in years… probably decades. And you are welcome for the good memories!
From what I'm seeing here, those train crews on the Denver Northwestern and Pacific, called it "Hill Hell" for good reason.
I always thought that was called Rifle Site Notch. Has the tunnel under it completely collapsed?
The tunnel has been filled in on the west side. Some report it collapsed prior to being filled-in. I haven't been to the east portal, but I assume it is in similar condition.