Entering the Mount Zirkel Wilderness.
Early meadows and mountain views.
Beautiful views along the Zirkel Circle.
Beautiful views along the Zirkel Circle.
First view of Gilpin Lake.
From the south shore looking across Gilpin Lake toward Big Agnes.
These aspen groves near Gilpin Lake are a delight in the fall.
From Gilpin Ridge, Big Agnes and Mount Zirkel frame Gilpin Lake.
Looking southeast across Gold Creek Lake.
Looking northeast across Gold Creek Lake.
Fly amanita (Amanita muscaria).
Indian paintbrush.