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Mike Windsor
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07/13/2020
The start of the Colorado Trail.
Mike Windsor
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07/13/2020
The first stretch of the Colorado Trail follows a road.
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Following the road up Waterton Canyon.
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Flowers alongside the road.
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07/13/2020
You’re likely to see many bikers on this stretch of trail.
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07/13/2020
Snake crossing the road.
Mike Windsor
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07/13/2020
One of the rest areas with picnic tables.
Mike Windsor
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07/13/2020
About 7 miles in the Colorado Trail leaves the road and turns into enjoyable singletrack.
Mike Windsor
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Wildlife along the trail.
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A welcome change from the road walk.
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Fantastic views.
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07/13/2020
Amazing views from the Colorado Trail.
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07/13/2020
Looking down toward the South Platte River.
Mike Windsor
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A very tame fox near the end of segment 1.
Mike Windsor
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07/13/2020
Mike Windsor
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07/13/2020
The South Platte River and the end of segment 1.

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