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Up the rocky and sometimes damp trail that is partly used by cattle got about half of us to the "cabin" (remains).

About 24 hikers from many states had fun and wet shoes along this forested route.  It was 3.3 miles in and almost that much coming down in and out of the little creek.  (see below for Wed. plans).

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Lunch at the Cabin

Lunch in the Sun

Down the rough trail

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Vivid!

Sisters

On Wednesday, we will try to conquer a peak known as Baldy 5.  This hike has flexibility--you can go as far as you wish.  If we encounter potential rain, we will ask you to turn back (forecast is pretty good).  If you want a 2-3 mile hike in the trees and flowers, you can enjoy that.  If you feel that the top of the mountain isn't your goal, you can hike along the Colorado Trail--there should be lots of flowers and you'll meet some hikers who are on their way from or to Denver.  This is the same trail as the Continental Divide Trail that connedts southern New Mexico to Northern Montana.

Those who want altitude will get up to 13,300 feet and (usually) spectacular views in all directions.

This trail starts at a pass (Hwy 142), which has nice parking and restroom and another direction on the trail going SW (it is gentler).  

The flowers and trees show variety.

We will get back to South Fork later than usual.  (I think it's too late to change the starting time.)  SO--We'll leave the South Fork at 9 a.m. and aim to get home by supper time.

I'm assuming that our Creed folks will meet us at the pass.  If not, give me a call at 719-873-5239.  Doug Knudson