How to Drive to Crystal Mill from Marble, Colorado

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  • @grettageragi9598
    @grettageragi9598 3 роки тому +3

    I still have some pieces of white marble we bought from Marble, Colorado! Be sure and stop at the Redstone Inn nearby for an amazing meal if you go to Marble!

  • @LzzyAnderson
    @LzzyAnderson 3 роки тому +1

    My husband and a few friends will be staying in Marble Colorado this summer. Thank you for this video so we know what to expect for the drive 😆

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  3 роки тому

      That sounds like a lot of fun, Lzzy! We really enjoyed our stay in marble years ago. It's a beautiful area, and the people are so nice.

  • @OffroadChefs
    @OffroadChefs 5 років тому +6

    Thank you for this video! I watched the whole thing. Its so beautiful :) Im going there soon

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  5 років тому

      Thank you!! I hope you enjoy every second of your trip. It's such a beautiful place!

  • @westenicho
    @westenicho Рік тому +1

    Took the road this past weekend (July 29, 2023), the past winter did a lot of damage to the road, it is not nearly as smooth as it is here, but still accessible with 4WD.

  • @robertmiller8384
    @robertmiller8384 4 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU!!!! It's been 4-5 years since I have been up there. This was a great video, just like making the trip myself! Greatly appreciate ALL your efforts here

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much, Robert! I'm so glad we could help transport you back to such a beautiful place.

  • @frenzleo01
    @frenzleo01 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this. We know now what to expect on our way there 🤘🤘🤘

  • @carolyncuskey5720
    @carolyncuskey5720 5 років тому

    Thanks for the beautiful video! Even with the reflection, I love it, especially that you stopped at the lake for a little look. I watch this as I ride my stationary bike for a mini-vacation in the middle of winter.

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  5 років тому

      Carolyn, thank you! I'm so glad you enjoy it. That's a really great idea... Exercise with the road to Crystal! I love it.

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  5 років тому

      Carolyn, what a great idea! Road trip while you exercise. I love it.

  • @annalim3050
    @annalim3050 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing

  • @steve-otrevor9356
    @steve-otrevor9356 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you, thank you! I was wondering if my car could make this trip. Looks like I'll be hiring a jeep!

  • @joewilkerson3444
    @joewilkerson3444 4 роки тому +1

    Loved the music and the way you took your time even though a lot of the video was out of focus for me. Would love to go there to see one of Colorados best landmarks.

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

  • @Faroutamazingadventures
    @Faroutamazingadventures Рік тому +1

    Question 🙋… do you need a 4 wheel drive vehicle to get to Crystal Mill??

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  Рік тому

      I highly recommend it. When we drove it years ago, an experienced offroad driver could have driven that road with 2wd no problem, but it has been at least 8 years since we were last out there, and I am unsure of the condition of the road.

  • @robertmillerphotography
    @robertmillerphotography 4 роки тому +2

    Can I ask you a question. We are going there in a couple of weeks. Never been there before. I want to take some evening and night shots at the mill. (just after sunset) The local ATV rental needs their units back by 5:00pm, so that is not a option. (understandably) I have a F-150 4x4 truck. Do you think that is too big to drive this road? Also, how long dod it take you to drive from Marble to the mill? Thank you and really enjoyed the video.

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much, Robert! I've seen bigger trucks like that driving the road, but they do seem to have a tougher time; and if it's after dark during part of your drive, I don't know... I think I'd almost try to talk to some locals, get a feel for it. It took us about 2 hours to drive to the mill, and then a couple hours back. It takes 3-4 hours roundtrip, depending how many times you have to stop and back up to a turnout to let someone else go by. I wish you all the best. It's such a beautiful place to visit!

  • @theroamingduotube6622
    @theroamingduotube6622 5 років тому

    Nice video. We went there last month, awesome experience!

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  5 років тому

      Thank you so much! It's such a beautiful place.

  • @docbarbr
    @docbarbr 5 років тому +1

    I was there in 1986 and there was no road that you could drive back to Crystal. We had to hire a guy with a 4X4 jeep to take us there, and it took us an hour and a half to go 4 miles.

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  5 років тому

      debbie shank yep, we did the Jeep tour our first visit there, and then we drove it ourselves the next. It’s starting to become a pretty popular place. And yes, it takes awhile just to go a few miles. So beautiful, though.

    • @docbarbr
      @docbarbr 5 років тому

      @@MelLockcuff Yes it is beautiful. And when I was there, there were 2 elder sisters still living in what buildings that were left of the town and the guy who took us there by the jeep, had to make that trip once a week to take them their mail and supplies until he went back the next week. Unbelievable!!

  • @sarahjacquez2904
    @sarahjacquez2904 4 роки тому +1

    So do they rent UTVs out of Marble? Is that how people usually get there? This is fascinating! I'll be road tripping through the part of the country this month, and while I don't think I'll be able to see Crystal this time, my research on what to do in White River National Forest led me to finding this. Im doing the trip solo and Im not confident enough in my skills to do this trek alone, but this is 100% now on my bucket list to come back and see someday.

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому

      Hey Sarah, you can rent ATVs, UTVs, and even automobiles out of Marble. You can also hike to the mill, but it's a long hike! I hope this was of help.

  • @dianalinsley9567
    @dianalinsley9567 4 роки тому +2

    what direction does the mill face? What is the best time to photograph it, morning or afternoon?

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому

      I'm honestly not sure which direction it faces. We've been there both morning and afternoon, and both times were incredible. A partly cloudy day lends to the best photos, in my opinion.

  • @jeffallen4505
    @jeffallen4505 4 роки тому +1

    Is the little pink outhouse still standing near the mill? It had a sign on it that read: Powder Room.. Last time I saw it was in the late 80's or early 90's...

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому

      There was a more recently built wooden outhouse, but it wasn't pink.

  • @jnatava
    @jnatava 4 роки тому +2

    Looks like you took the road south of Sheep Mtn. Did you return the same way or head back on the North side of the Mtn?

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому

      We returned the same way on this trip. We'd like to get out there and do the entire loop.

  • @stevet9667
    @stevet9667 4 роки тому +1

    Love your video! Do you think this drive would be a challenge for someone who is afraid of heights? Thanks!

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому

      Thank you! I myself am afraid of heights. While there are a few spots that made me pretty nervous, this was really not a bad drive. I think I had a bit of a harder time going up Mount Evans than this. And it's very much worth it when you see the mill. It's just so beautiful. The entire drive is gorgeous. I will say, the beginning of the drive, where you actually turn onto the gravel road that leads to the mill was where I wanted to go back. lol It was very intimidating, but the road did get better.

  • @michaelhockmuller4677
    @michaelhockmuller4677 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for doing this video. I'm looking forward to visiting next year. Do you think a Subaru Outback could make it to the falls? Or, do you think we need a high clearance 4-wheel drive?

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  5 років тому +1

      Hi Michael, I would definitely recommend a high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle. There are a few tricky places, and it's better to be safe than sorry. Enjoy!!

    • @WatchTashi
      @WatchTashi 2 роки тому

      Oh wow. A Subaru? You must’ve been new here. 😂
      But I do hope you made it!

  • @akajerrychen3103
    @akajerrychen3103 2 роки тому

    Thanks you! What’s your tire pressure on this trail?

  • @jasper19661
    @jasper19661 2 роки тому

    How many miles is this trek -- Toyota tacoma 4x4 do it??

  • @KS-nz5pn
    @KS-nz5pn 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video, it doesn't look like ATV's are restricted on this road? Is there parking at the bottom of the trail for a pickup and an ATV on a trailer?

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому

      Thank you! And good question. That I am not sure. Lots of ATV's ride the road, but I'm not sure about parking. There is an ATV rental place in the town of Marble, which is the beginning of the road. They might be able to tell you.

  • @TheNacho1717
    @TheNacho1717 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video! I wonder how often people stay at the cabins at the end of the video?

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому +2

      I'm not sure. We've tried to find info about them, but it's kinda hard to find. My guess is we'd have to contact the town of Marble to get more information, but I haven't done it yet. We'd love to stay there sometime.

    • @TheNacho1717
      @TheNacho1717 4 роки тому +1

      Mel Lockcuff interesting. Me too. Pretty place.

  • @johncean4959
    @johncean4959 2 роки тому

    What road do I need to take? I just heard it’s in Colorado

  • @kyle-qw5yx
    @kyle-qw5yx 3 роки тому +1

    How rough is the drive getting to lizard lake?

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  3 роки тому

      It was not bad when we were last there, which has been several years now. I would definitely recommend a 4wd vehicle, but it was an easy drive overall.

  • @JTimmermanPhoto
    @JTimmermanPhoto 6 років тому

    great video... we rented a UTV in Marble to make our trip to the mill. this experience will stick w/ me for a long time.

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  5 років тому +1

      Joseph, thank you! Us too. We've been twice now because we love it there so much.

  • @Amontanea
    @Amontanea 5 років тому +1

    So can u just park off to the side anywhere there and start hiking?!

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  5 років тому

      Actually, it's all private property around the Mill. But you can park on the side and walk up to the edge of the road. There are lots of photo opps just right along the road. It's so beautiful.

  • @erikagomez7572
    @erikagomez7572 3 роки тому

    Where do we rent the 4 wheelers?

  • @TheNacho1717
    @TheNacho1717 4 роки тому +1

    At 28:04 there’s some kind of old, man made, structure on the left side of the road. What is that??

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому +1

      I believe that was part of a mine. There's a ton of history around this mill and the community of Crystal. A local author, Roger A. Neal, who has spent his summers there since he was a kid, has written several books about the area.

    • @TheNacho1717
      @TheNacho1717 4 роки тому +1

      Mel Lockcuff ooh, nice lead. Thanks!

  • @onthemound
    @onthemound 4 роки тому +1

    Do people swim here?

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому +2

      Believe it or not, we have witnessed people jumping off of the rocks into the creek below the mill. It's against the rules.

  • @dagda16
    @dagda16 4 роки тому

    Love it! Also what’s the music?

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому

      Thank you! I believe it's Nostalgia Fields by Pryor Meadows from Premium Beat.

  • @johnwpresko
    @johnwpresko 4 роки тому +2

    What were you driving?

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому

      John, we were in a Toyota 4Runner.

    • @johnwpresko
      @johnwpresko 4 роки тому +2

      @@MelLockcuff Thank you, we have a Ford Excursion. I feel like that might be to big and wide.

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому

      @@johnwpresko I usually go by how wide those Jeeps are that they take the tours with. If it's wider than those, it might not be wise.

  • @fernandasouzatomazzia3139
    @fernandasouzatomazzia3139 5 років тому +1

    É num lugar desses que eu quero morar para fugir do sistema ...

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  5 років тому +1

      I would love to live in such a place as this too. So beautiful and peaceful!

  • @davejunior769
    @davejunior769 3 роки тому +1

    I’m thinking of trying this next weekend, weather permitting. Think I can make it in a rented Dodge Charger ? Love the trip

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  3 роки тому

      Judging from memory, there are some spots in which I imagine a Dodge Charger would definitely struggle. We haven’t been there in years, so I have no idea what condition the road is in now. Good luck.

    • @coleh4860
      @coleh4860 2 роки тому

      did it work out for you? thinking of trying in my VW Golf but I'll probably just end up renting an SUV.

    • @davejunior769
      @davejunior769 2 роки тому

      @@coleh4860 never made it, my wife’s agenda was more important 🥲

  • @speterbilt
    @speterbilt 4 роки тому +2

    That stupid ass music will be stuck in my head now.

  • @nikopavlou6151
    @nikopavlou6151 3 роки тому +1

    Change the music to heavy metal.

  • @pumarun
    @pumarun 4 роки тому +1

    how far is the trip if walked?

    • @MelLockcuff
      @MelLockcuff  4 роки тому

      Pumarun, it is about 9 miles out and back.

    • @pumarun
      @pumarun 4 роки тому

      @@MelLockcuff nope too old for that, do you know any good areas in durango, co