IntrepidXJ
September 2nd, 2008, 20:22
Black Sage Pass is one of many connecting trails in the area including Old Monarch Pass, Waunita Pass, Middle Quartz Creek and Tomichi Pass. You could easily spend a weekend or more exploring all of the trails in this area near Pitkin. There are also a number of nice campsites in this area for a weekend of exploring. Under dry conditions, passenger vehicles can handle this road.
When silver was discovered near Pitkin in the late 1870’s, this route provided a lower, but longer entryway into the area. By 1880, a stagecoach and freight wagons were using this route. The stagecoach continued to operate on this route into the late 1890’s.
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When silver was discovered near Pitkin in the late 1870’s, this route provided a lower, but longer entryway into the area. By 1880, a stagecoach and freight wagons were using this route. The stagecoach continued to operate on this route into the late 1890’s.
http://myxj.net/trailinfo/maps/Black_Sage_Pass.jpg
http://myxj.net/g2/d/88968-1/IMG_5283.JPG
http://myxj.net/g2/d/88956-1/IMG_5277.JPG
http://myxj.net/g2/d/88962-1/IMG_5280.JPG