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The ultimate adventure guide
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Walking the gravel road near Bowen Gulch.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
The first stretch of trail follows an old road up through the Never Summer Wilderness.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Hiking through the forest.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Starting to get above treeline.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Heading up to Bowen Pass.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Stunning views from Bowen Pass.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Hiking along the Ruby Mountain Trail.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Open meadow areas.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
You'll then follow and OHV road.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
The trail then enters a burn area.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Dirt bikes have severely rutted sections of the trail.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Parkview Mountain in the distance.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
04/11/2022
Views down to Hwy 135.