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Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/15/2018
Looking up to the headwaters of the Rio Grande on the drive to Spring Creek Trailhead.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/15/2018
Spring Creek Trailhead.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/15/2018
The trail begins to climb right away and never stops. Great views behind.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/15/2018
Unusual purple cones on a downed tree.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/15/2018
Snow Mesa up ahead.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/15/2018
Hardy wildflowers near the top of the mesa.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/15/2018
This trail is part of both the Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide Trail.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/15/2018
Tiny wildflowers in the alpine zone on top of the mesa.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/15/2018
Baldy Cinco (13,383 ft) looms over the top of the mesa.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/15/2018
The western San Juans from the trail to Snow Mesa.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/15/2018
Spring Creek Valley below.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/15/2018
Columbines in bloom at 12,000 feet.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/15/2018
Columbines in bloom at 12,000 feet.