Wayne led 18 hikers into Lost Lake today, following a trail that he & Linda had flagged earlier so we didn't have to search for the right trail. We had some guests with us that had a little trouble making it all the way but they made it!! Lost Lake had the smallest pool of water I have ever seen in it; perhaps it has sprung a leak.....
Read MoreWe had a great day for a hike, soft breezes, cloudy skies and open country. My intention was to take the group into Model T park using the old logging road which was cleared after the fire in 2002; however, I missed my turnoff point and we ended up clear up on top (thought it was a tougher hike than before) in another park!
Read MoreWayne Moulds led 14 of us down the Beaver Mtn. trail and then up to a knoll for our lunch room; lots of great scenery from our vantage point. Not very many wildflowers out yet in this area, will be more in a few weeks.
Read MoreOnce again Dennis takes the readers on hikes this season. If you are near South Fork look them up every morning at the visitors Center at 9 am.
Read MoreDennis takes us all on a hike today with his great pictures and story.
Wayne led 15 of us up the Middle Alder Cr. trail; a couple went about 2 miles, 8 went 2.5 miles and 5 went 3.2 miles to an old cabin for lunch. The 2.5 mile mark was the designated lunch stop.....before the creek became the only trail to use. The creek was the only trail for about a quarter of a mile. When we reached the cabin we had crossed the same creek 13 times!
Read MoreThe bears are really on the move now with a lot of people having problems with trash cans being torn up and other damage being done by bears. I was at a meeting last night near South Fork, Colorado and almost everyone there had a bear story to tell.
Read MoreThis is going to be a new addition to the blog that will highlight the hiking activities here in Southern Colorado and will feature a weekly hike and pictures from my good friend Dennis Shepherd. Dennis leads hikes each week and is a well known local expert on the area trails and flora and fauna of the surrounding mountains. They meet at the visitor's center in South Fork most mornings at 9 a.m. and everyone is welcome to participate. He also has a youth program and that is a great addition to the area. I will start with this weeks hike and also include past hikes as space allows. So kick back and enjoy the adventure as Dennis tells us about this weeks hike.
DENNIS___We started out at Silver Pass at 10500 ft. and had lunch on top at an elevation of 11600 ft. over a distance of about 2 miles. The trail is in good shape with only a few trees down on the trail.
As always, the views were magnificent, very little smoke from the Windy Pass fire and none from the West Fork fire (YEA!). As you can see the wildflowers are out in full force for our pleasure..............
I didn't see the bull elk but everybody else did, he was in velvet. On the way to the Silver Pass we saw a doe with a TINY fawn, couldn't have been very old.
Wayne will be leading a hike Monday for your enjoyment, meet at the VCPL at 9AM, bring lunch water and raingear........
I am fortunate to have been able to purchase an ATV and although I have to really limit my riding due to the pain that causes and the subsequent medications I must take after a ride, I am still able to ride enough to really enjoy the days afield. There are a lot of 85 year old ATV riders out there so I guess no matter your physical abilities, riding can bring the back country to your doorstep literally.
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