The summit of Wheeler Peak stands thousands of feet above the valley below.
A few early spring flowers appear on the Lehman Creek Trail.
Aspen trees along the Lehman Creek Trail likely produce a stunning display of color in the fall.
These high altitude pine trees survive harsh conditions and may live for hundreds or thousands of years.
A winter ascent can follow this thin, snowy couloir straight to the summit ridge.
Snow remains on the ridge through the springtime.
Brightly colored lichen offers signs of life above treeline.
The sheer cliff on the west side of Jeff Davis Peak is impressive from the top of Wheeler.
The summit register is kept in a mailbox.
Trees seem to grow out of lifeless rocks up high on Wheeler Peak.
There is a short road walk from the upper campground to the Wheeler Peak Trail, but it comes with beautiful views.
The trail is easy to find in the trees.
View of Wheeler Peak from the trail.
Manzanita grows along the lower elevation portions of the trail.
Cactus grows along the Lehman Creek Trail.