Reviewing the proposed Spraddle Creek Wilderness area on the map.
Josh, from Conservation Colorado, giving a run down of the other proposed areas.
Signs at the Spraddle Creek Trailhead explain the many land uses of the area.
Hiking up the old road that accesses a hiking trail to higher elevations.
Aspen groves.
Bald Mountain and the surrounding proposed wilderness area.
Not far from the car, a large pile of fresh bear scat reminds you that this truly is the wilderness.
Large mule deers abound.
Musk thistle, an invasive yet pretty weed species.
Musk thistle.
Hiking up toward the large aspen groves.
Arnica cordifolia.
Alpine daisies.
Red-tail hawk.
Wild colorado rose hips.
Spraddle Creek.
Looking west, the Vail corridor reminds you how important it is to preserve land from development.
A group of volunteers tour the proposed area.