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Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Start of the trail near the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Good information of the area.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Bear Peak through the trees.
Kevin Murray
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11/11/2017
Continue toward Mesa Trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
On the way to Mesa Trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Flat Irons make a great backdrop.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Gnarled tree on the connector trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Close-up of the Flat Irons.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Intersection with Mesa Trail, go straight here.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Into the trees.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Rocky outcroppings near the top.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Opening with a nice view near the top. This is the best view if you're not scrambling.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Informational signs for the cave.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Scrambly part; don't attempt this in wet conditions.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Another bat information sign.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Example of the scramble.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
After the scramble you squeeze through a crack in the rock.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Halfway through the crack in the rock.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
The gated Mallory Cave.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
View from the cave.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
The cave is tucked away in the rock.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
NCAR with the town of Boulder as a backdrop.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Denver skyline in the distance.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
There are many points to rock climb along this trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
The sun sets quite early in winter, so watch the clock!
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/11/2017
Deer grazing in the distance.