For the first part of day 3 we found ourselves on yet another road day. This time however, we traveled through the scenic Trail Ridge Road in the Rocky Mountain National Park. The views from up there were breathtaking!

We even saw a few of the locals there!

We can see why it’s referred to as the highway to the sky.

After a quick break, we headed on down to a very challenging trail called Sidewinder. Even Mel had a little trouble with this one.

Winches were the saviors of the day. Warn definitely was the hero today.

Parts of the trail were very tough. Mel’s crew did a phenomenal job at spotting everyone.

Some obstacles were tough to get through though. With a group this size, there was a bit of spectating too.

The end of the trail was amazing. Everyone was rewarded with this view as we all scooted off to the next stop on our list.

Mel and his crew took us on another long drive to our final destination for the day, Ripple Creek Lodge. Winding dirt roads made for a challenging caravan. Amber lights were a definite must!

Our stay there was short but well needed. We were treated to a killer dinner of brisket, baked beans, fries and dessert. With just enough time to check our rigs and eat dinner, we were in and out of Ripple Creek Lodge before the sun set.lodge

The last leg of our trip had us in the small city of Rangely where we stayed the night. A good night’s sleep is what we all needed. The following day would be a long exciting one!