Runners enjoying the shade below Twin Owls.
First views of the mountains opening up in MacGregor Meadows.
Looking up Black Canyon.
Longs Peak.
More views of the craggy canyon.
Rolling green grass in the meadow.
Wonderful rock climbing along the trail.
The forested area along the first climb.
At the first pass.
Looking toward Cow Creek Trail.
On the descent.
Meandering along Cow Creek.
Wild turkeys along the trail.
Looking back at the intersection with Bridal Veil Falls.
Mountains all around the valley.
The intersection with the trail to Gem Lake.
Looking back toward Cow Creek.
Gem Lake looking south.
Rocky cliffs around the lake.
Looking north at Gem Lake.
Wonderful view after leaving Gem Lake.
Close-up of the high peaks on the way down to the trailhead.