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Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/23/2018
Crossing the Arkansas River to start the hike.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/23/2018
Just above the treetops of the town of Buena Vista.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/23/2018
Great views even from the lower part of the trail.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/23/2018
The views get better and better as the trail climbs.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/23/2018
Many sections of the trail are steep and rocky.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/23/2018
Looking west to the Collegiate Range.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/23/2018
More steep climbing.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/23/2018
At last, the top!
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/23/2018
The view east from the top is not too bad either!
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/23/2018
The view north up the Arkansas River Valley.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/23/2018
Switchbacks on the Midland Hill Trail.
Denis LeBlanc
Photo Date:
06/23/2018
The parking area is a bridge at trail's end.