Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/12/2020
Think of Grazing Elk Trail as a lollipop with a spur leading from South Valley Road to the Grazing Elk Loop.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/12/2020
The initial spur up the trail offers shade from oak trees.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/12/2020
Goldenrod contributes early autumn color to the sweeping meadows.
Karen Marley
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09/12/2020
Occasional stands of oak trees make welcoming shade tunnels in hot weather.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/12/2020
Yucca plants add botanic texture to the trails.
Karen Marley
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09/12/2020
Hidden pockets of dramatic rock formations reveal themselves along the trail.
Karen Marley
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09/12/2020
Grazing Elk trail occupies a unique space between Rocky Mountain prairie foothills and larger pine-tree covered mountains.
Karen Marley
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09/12/2020
A northeast view highlights some of Colorado's famed red rock landscape.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/12/2020
Trails are meandering and pleasant.