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Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
Walker Ranch Loop Trailhead.
Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
Looking south at interesting outcroppings, this will be the end of the trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
12/09/2017
Short climb to the high point on the trail. South Boulder Peak is in the distance.
Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
Looking east down Eldorado Canyon.
Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
Good trail markers and signage on the trail.
Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
View of the Continental Divide from short off-trail hill early in the hike.
Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
View to the south of Eldorado Mountain, Crescent Mountain, and Scar Top.
Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
Frozen creek in early December. The valleys hold cold air.
Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
A section in the trees in the second quarter of the hike.
Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
Crossing South Boulder Creek into the canyon area.
Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
Steep steps up the side of the rocky canyon.
Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
Looking back at the climb along the side of the creek.
Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
South Boulder Peak and the iconic south ridge
Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
The middle of the trail consists of mixed forest balcony trail.
Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
Close-up of Shirttail Peak.
Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
View of the Continental Divide from Crescent Meadows.
Kevin Murray
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12/09/2017
Descending back to South Boulder Creek.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
12/09/2017
South Boulder Creek.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
12/09/2017
Rocky outcroppings near the end of the hike.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
12/09/2017
Interesting rock formation.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
12/09/2017
Eldorado Peak.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
12/09/2017
The open rocky expanse of Walker Ranch.