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Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Clearing at the south end of the loop.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Almost at the trailhead.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Official trailhead.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
On the way up South Fork first.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Quiet forest.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Some snow in the shade after an early storm.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Trees growing right up through the rock; this is how paper beats rock.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Clearing near the top of the loop.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Close-up of rocky outcroppings in front of Bear Peak.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Bear Peak.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Looking out into the plains.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
View of Bear Peak from the top of the loop.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Descending into the trees.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Nebel Horn.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Onto the North Fork.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Interesting plants along the trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Another entry point into Shanahan Ridge.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Keep an eye out for birds.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Close-up of the Flat Irons above National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Close-up of ever active plant life.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
NCAR and the Flat Irons.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/12/2017
Onto the North Fork.