Do you want to see the world from a mountain top in t he Colorado Rockies? If you do\, come and join th e COFA National Off-Road event on August 27th - 29 th of 2027 in Lake City Colorado! We'll ride some of the most incredible scenic trails in southern Colorado. The views are breathtaking up to 13\,00 0 feet\, and will create memories for years to com e.
\n \nWe'll meet Friday night\, August 27
th\, at 5:00 PM for a meet-and-greet BBQ. On Satur
day\, August 28th\, we will look at some old mine
s and ghost towns as we ride our 4-wheelers and le
arn about the history of Colorado's mining industr
y. You'll see mines from the 1860's and 1870's.
There will be a Cowboy Chuck Wagon dinner on Satur
day evening with your COFA Off-Road group. Bring
your camera\, sunscreen\, and enjoy the world from
the top of the mountains. 
L ODGING: If Camping is your thing\, there are camping areas near the Uncompahgre\, Grand Mes a\, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests. The Nati onal Forest Service has several areas to pitch you r tent. There are nearby campgrounds\, and you sho uld reserve a camping spot in advance.
\n \nClick her e for camping availability near Lake City.
\n \nFor RV’s\, cli ck here for your best RV Park options in the area< /a>\, so you can enjoy Lake City and the greater Alpine Loop area!
\n \nFor Hotels/m otels\, chec k out this link by clicking here.
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OHV RENTAL INFO: If you don't own an OHV\, there are OHV ren tals in Lake City.
\n \nLake City A uto & Sports Center: 809 N. State HWY 149 \, Lake City\, CO 81235 Phone: 970-944-23 11
\n \nLake City Loopers: 130 Gunnison Ave. Lake City\, CO 81235 T ext or call: 970-784-6630 email: info@lakecityloopers.com
\n \nCall them now if you can\, or early in May. Reserve the OHV fo r all day Saturday\, August 28th\, 2027.
\n \nIf you're bringing your own Off Highway Vehicle \, make sure that it's in good working condition. Check the fluids and/or have your mechanic look yo ur vehicle over. COFA strongly recommends that yo u have insurance on your own vehicle. You never k now what may happen and it's best to be protected.
\n \nRegistration
\n \ nCOFA is an All-Volunteer\, non-denominational \, designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Y our suggested donation of $75 is per person\, rega rdless of the number of days attended. This fee p rovides for COFA's ministry and outreach programs including youth\, men\, women and family as well a s helps to cover the cost of food for the Friday n ight BBQ and Saturday Chuck Wagon dinner. We grea tly appreciate your financial assistance!
\n \nRegistration Donation should be paid b y August 1st to confirm your spot!
\n \nIf you have questions\, contact Leslie at 30 3-909-3707 or Mike at 303.880.9878. We can tell yo u what gear to bring\, what to expect\, and answer any questions you may have.
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More Detail About the Ride: The Alpine Loop is a scenic drive in Lake City\, C olorado that offers stunning views of the surround ing San Juan Mountains. It is a 52-mile loop that traverses some of the most beautiful and rugged te rrain in the state\, including high mountain passe s\, alpine lakes\, and historic mining towns.
\ n \nThe Alpine Loop starts and ends in Lake Ci ty\, a small mountain town in southwest Colorado. From there\, it heads west on County Road 20 towar ds Engineer Pass\, which reaches an elevation of 1 2\,800 feet. This stretch of road offers stunning views of the San Juan Mountains\, including the We tterhorn and Uncompahgre Peaks.
\n \nAfter crossing Engineer Pass\, the Alpine Loop continues south on County Road 2 towards the historic minin g town of Animas Forks. This section of road is ve ry rough and requires a high-clearance\, four-whee l-drive vehicle. Animas Forks is a ghost town that was once a bustling mining community in the late 1800s.
\n \nFrom Animas Forks\, the Alpine Loop continues east on County Road 5 towards Cinna mon Pass\, which reaches an elevation of 12\,640 f eet. This stretch of road is also very rugged and requires a high-clearance\, four-wheel-drive vehic le. The views from Cinnamon Pass are spectacular\, with views of the surrounding mountains and valle ys.
\n \nAfter crossing Cinnamon Pass\, the Alpine Loop heads east on County Road 30 towards Lake City. This section of the road is a bit easie r and offers more gentle terrain. Along the way\, you'll pass by several alpine lakes and have stunn ing views of the mountains.
\n \nYou’ll get to see abandoned mines\, mining equipment\, and o ther structures that were used in the mining proce ss.
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You’ll see the Ute-U lay mine\, this was a historic mining operation lo cated in the Lake City Mining District of Colorado . The mine was established in the late 1800s\, dur ing the peak of the region's silver boom\, and it was one of the largest and most successful mines i n the area.
\n \nIn the early 1900s\, the U te-Ulay mine was closed\, along with many of the o ther mines in the Silverton Mining District. The m ine's buildings and equipment were either dismantl ed or left to decay\, and the site was eventually abandoned.
\n \nToday\, the Ute-Ulay mine i s a popular tourist destination\, attracting visit ors who are interested in exploring the history of the American West and the mining heritage of the region. Visitors can tour the site and see the rem ains of the mine\, including old mining equipment and ore carts\, as well as other artifacts related to the area's mining history.
\n \nIf you have questions about this event\, contact Leslie a t 303.909.9707 or Mike at 303.880.9878.
\n \n < p>COFA is a private\, faith-based minist ry. Participation in COFA events is subject to agr eement with our Statement of Faith and Code of Con duct. COFA reserves the right to restrict particip ation to individuals who align with our ministry’s purpose.\n \n[eo_venue_map] DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Do you want to see the world from a mo untain top in the Colorado Rockies? If you do\, c ome and join the COFA National Off-Road event on A ugust 27th - 29th of 2027 in Lake City Colorado! We'll ride some of the most incredible scenic trai ls in southern Colorado. The views are breathtaki ng up to 13\,000 feet\, and will create memories f or years to come.\n \n \n \n We'll meet Friday nig ht\, August 27th\, at 5:00 PM for a meet-and-greet BBQ. On Saturday\, August 28th\, we will look at some old mines and ghost towns as we ride our 4-w heelers and learn about the history of Colorado's mining industry. You'll see mines from the 1860's and 1870's. There will be a Cowboy Chuck Wagon d inner on Saturday evening with your COFA Off-Road group. Bring your camera\, sunscreen\, and enjoy the world from the top of the mountains. \n \n \n \n LODGING: If Camping is your thing\, there are camping areas near the Uncompahgre\, Grand Mesa\, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests. The National Forest Service has several areas to pitch your te nt. There are nearby campgrounds\, and you should reserve a camping spot in advance.\n \n \n \n Clic k here (https://lakecity.com/camping/) for camping availability near Lake City.\n \n \n \n For RV’s\ , click here for your best RV Park options in the area (https://campgrounds.rvlife.com/regions/color ado/lake-city)\, so you can enjoy Lake City and th e greater Alpine Loop area!\n \n \n \n For Hotels/ motels\, check out this link by clicking here (htt ps://businessdirectory.lakecity.com/directory/Sear ch/lodging-travel-159470).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OHV RENTAL INFO: If you don't own an OHV\, there are OHV rentals in Lake City.\n \n \n \n Lake City Auto & Sports Center: 809 N. State HWY 149\, Lake City\, CO 81235 Phone: 970-944-2311\n \n \n \n L ake City Loopers: 130 Gunnison Ave. Lake City\, CO 81235 Text or call: 970-784-6630 email: info@lake cityloopers.com\n \n \n \n Call them now if you ca n\, or early in May. Reserve the OHV for all day Saturday\, August 28th\, 2027.\n \n \n \n If you'r e bringing your own Off Highway Vehicle\, make sur e that it's in good working condition. Check the f luids and/or have your mechanic look your vehicle over. COFA strongly recommends that you have insu rance on your own vehicle. You never know what ma y happen and it's best to be protected.\n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n COFA is an All-Volunteer\ , non-denominational\, designated 501(c)(3) non-pr ofit organization. Your suggested donation of $75 is per person\, regardless of the number of days a ttended. This fee provides for COFA's ministry an d outreach programs including youth\, men\, women and family as well as helps to cover the cost of f ood for the Friday night BBQ and Saturday Chuck Wa gon dinner. We greatly appreciate your financial assistance!\n \n \n \n Registration Donation shoul d be paid by August 1st to confirm your spot!\n \n \n \n If you have questions\, contact Leslie at 3 03-909-3707 or Mike at 303.880.9878. We can tell y ou what gear to bring\, what to expect\, and answe r any questions you may have.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More Detail About the Ride: The Alpine Loop is a scenic drive in Lake City\, Colorado that offer s stunning views of the surrounding San Juan Mount ains. It is a 52-mile loop that traverses some of the most beautiful and rugged terrain in the state \, including high mountain passes\, alpine lakes\, and historic mining towns.\n \n \n \n The Alpine Loop starts and ends in Lake City\, a small mounta in town in southwest Colorado. From there\, it hea ds west on County Road 20 towards Engineer Pass\, which reaches an elevation of 12\,800 feet. This s tretch of road offers stunning views of the San Ju an Mountains\, including the Wetterhorn and Uncomp ahgre Peaks.\n \n \n \n After crossing Engineer Pa ss\, the Alpine Loop continues south on County Roa d 2 towards the historic mining town of Animas For ks. This section of road is very rough and require s a high-clearance\, four-wheel-drive vehicle. Ani mas Forks is a ghost town that was once a bustling mining community in the late 1800s.\n \n \n \n Fr om Animas Forks\, the Alpine Loop continues east o n County Road 5 towards Cinnamon Pass\, which reac hes an elevation of 12\,640 feet. This stretch of road is also very rugged and requires a high-clear ance\, four-wheel-drive vehicle. The views from Ci nnamon Pass are spectacular\, with views of the su rrounding mountains and valleys.\n \n \n \n After crossing Cinnamon Pass\, the Alpine Loop heads eas t on County Road 30 towards Lake City. This sectio n of the road is a bit easier and offers more gent le terrain. Along the way\, you'll pass by several alpine lakes and have stunning views of the mount ains.\n \n \n \n You’ll get to see abandoned mines \, mining equipment\, and other structures that we re used in the mining process.\n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n You’ll see the Ute-Ulay mine\, this was a his toric mining operation located in the Lake City Mi ning District of Colorado. The mine was establishe d in the late 1800s\, during the peak of the regio n's silver boom\, and it was one of the largest an d most successful mines in the area.\n \n \n \n In the early 1900s\, the Ute-Ulay mine was closed\, along with many of the other mines in the Silverto n Mining District. The mine's buildings and equipm ent were either dismantled or left to decay\, and the site was eventually abandoned.\n \n \n \n Toda y\, the Ute-Ulay mine is a popular tourist destina tion\, attracting visitors who are interested in e xploring the history of the American West and the mining heritage of the region. Visitors can tour t he site and see the remains of the mine\, includin g old mining equipment and ore carts\, as well as other artifacts related to the area's mining histo ry.\n \n \n \n If you have questions about this ev ent\, contact Leslie at 303.909.9707 or Mike at 30 3.880.9878.\n \n \n \n COFA is a private\, faith-b ased ministry. Participation in COFA events is sub ject to agreement with our Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct. COFA reserves the right to restri ct participation to individuals who align with our ministry’s purpose.\n \n \n \n [eo_venue_map]\n \ n CATEGORIES:Outdoor Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Denver:20270827T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270827T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270829T120000 LOCATION:Lake City\, CO \n United States\n URL:https://cofausa.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=441 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR