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Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Golden quaking aspens (Populus tremuloides) in early October on the lower trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
The early section of the trail is great for fall colors or wildflowers depending on the season.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Peaceful streams through the forest.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Quiet forest path.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Open area on the Devils Thumb Bypass Trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Entering the Indian Peaks Wilderness.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Early September snow makes this a much different summer hike.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
The peaks above Skyscraper Reservoir.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Woodland Lake.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
On the way to Skyscraper Reservoir.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
The lake is just behind the next hill.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Looking back at Woodland Lake.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Skyscraper Reservoir.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Visibility can turn and snow can come any time of year.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Pre-dawn from camp after a snowy night.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Sunrise from camp.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Fresh powder on everything in the upper valley.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Looking up toward Woodland Mountain.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Trekking back up to Skyscraper Reservoir.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Open area covered in half a foot of new snow.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
On the way back down to camp.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Campsites above Woodland Lake have nice views.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Back down to Woodland Lake.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Fresh snow above the lake.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Woodland Lake.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Open area on Devils Thumb Trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Golden aspens (Populus tremuloides) mixed in with pine.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Waterfall at the first intersection.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
09/30/2017
Back to the main trail to enjoy the fall colors back to the car.