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Kevin Murray
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Start of the trail near the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
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Good information of the area.
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Bear Peak through the trees.
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Continue toward Mesa Trail.
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On the way to Mesa Trail.
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Flat Irons make a great backdrop.
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Gnarled tree on the connector trail.
Kevin Murray
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Close-up of the Flat Irons.
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Intersection with Mesa Trail, go straight here.
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Into the trees.
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Rocky outcroppings near the top.
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Opening with a nice view near the top. This is the best view if you're not scrambling.
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Informational signs for the cave.
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Scrambly part; don't attempt this in wet conditions.
Kevin Murray
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Another bat information sign.
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Example of the scramble.
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After the scramble you squeeze through a crack in the rock.
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Halfway through the crack in the rock.
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The gated Mallory Cave.
Kevin Murray
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View from the cave.
Kevin Murray
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The cave is tucked away in the rock.
Kevin Murray
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NCAR with the town of Boulder as a backdrop.
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Denver skyline in the distance.
Kevin Murray
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There are many points to rock climb along this trail.
Kevin Murray
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The sun sets quite early in winter, so watch the clock!
Kevin Murray
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11/11/2017
Deer grazing in the distance.

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