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This map provides a view of the RGS grade from Lizard
Head Pass and on past Trout Lake. During June of 2005 I stopped on the pass
to look for the remains of the wye. After exploring a little and a brief
snowball fight with the girls we proceeded to drive the grade. To the east
of the cut is were you can start driving the grade. From there one can drive
all the way around Trout Lake and beyond until coming back out on to the
highway near Matterhorn. Bridge 51A is currently being stabilized with lots
of work being done on the footings. The road arcs just south of 51A providing
a nice view of the wooden structure. The mountains southeast of the trestle
were still covered with snow providing a very scenic backdrop. If you plan
to explore this section of the grade, "The RGS Story" Vol. IV is handy to
have as a reference. Copyright June 14, 2005 by David Dye.