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

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