A dry, hot day on Shallow Creek, near Creede, gave 17 people enough exercise to fulfill their differing needs. Flowers are showing off a great variety. A 13-year-old found no problem in walking and running along the trail and exploring various short side-trip attractions. He also showed mature good sense in analyzing and checking on the route with the rest of the group.
It was fun having several newcomers with us. We hope to see you again.
Tomorrow (Tuesday at 9 a.m.), we'll depart for a peak climb near South Fork. This will give the vigorous group some alpine breathing opportunities. We'll choose at the visitor center between Bennett Peak (<13,300' and 3 miles) or Del Norte Peak (12,400' and 3 miles plus some additional high walking). (Weather may require an alteration.) We hope this will be safely strenuous, to move us toward well-conditioned alpine hiking. Please wear sturdy, supportive boots, bring a couple of bottles of water, and some mountain-top food. Add sunscreen and sunglasses and a light jacket--the sun is brighter up there but the temperature may be 10-15 degrees lower.
On Thursday, I think Dennis will lead another hike of intermediate nature. Same hour/same place.
Dennis may have some other pictures of this hike coming your way.
--Doug Knudson (get healthy; avoid unnecessary health care costs.)
16 of 17 on the 25th of June Shallow Cr.
Shallow Creek
Stemless evening primrose
Lava flow on slopes of Shallow Creek valley
Beaver pond on Shallow Creek
Wayne and Connie arrive
Made it!
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