Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/27/2020
Trail quickly brings you up through aspen stands. The autumn leaves stand out against the green understory.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/27/2020
The first of many views as the trail winds around the contours of the first small peak.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/27/2020
Soon the trail opens up to a larger vista of Crawford Gulch and Route 46.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/27/2020
Mostly yellow, some aspens are a buttery gold.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/27/2020
Don't forget to look up as the overhead view can be just as pretty as the ones at eye level.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/27/2020
As the trail gets rockier, look for these trail markers to know where to go. At each marker you should be able to see the next one.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/27/2020
Trail follows a variety of terrain including these rock formations.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/27/2020
Views are endless and even give glimpses to some of Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks in the distance.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/27/2020
The fresh pine scent is strong along some sections. Look down and you'll see why.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/27/2020
The trail disappears into the rocks in some sections. Note the trail marker near the top of the rocks near the center.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/27/2020
The path follows a rocky ridge for about 30 yards before beginning its long descent.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/27/2020
More aspen trees along the second half of the hike at a higher elevation.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/27/2020
Some stands of smaller trees put your line of sight right in the treetops.