The Alpine Tunnel Road, about 35 miles east of Gunnison, dates back to the 1880s. It started as railroad line that led to what was once the highest train tunnel in the world at more than 11,500 ...

“The Alpine Tunnel Historic District holds great significance in Colorado’s history,” stated Dayle Funka, Gunnison District Ranger. “It is vital that we acknowledge its importance and ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests have officially reopened Alpine Tunnel road following the multi-year reconstruction project put in ...

(KJCT) - The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests announced on Friday, August 23rd, that the reconstruction of the Historic Alpine Tunnel road and Palisade Wall on the ...

Southern Colorado’s San Juan Mountains are among the most rugged and scenic on the trail. In the Weminuche Wilderness, the CDT stays above 11,000 feet for 70 miles. A 13-mile loop at Cataract Lake ...