I have been hearing faint whispers through town that
Deer Creek Trail was ready. So, yesterday I decided to give it a go and ready it was. I didn't go all the way down into the town of Gothic because the last little bit of trail is a bit of a bore. So, round trip was about 21 miles as I parked at the West Brush Creek split. Also, I actually remembered my camera. So, I'm going to keep my trap shut (for the most part) and let you enjoy the sights that I saw:
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| Trailhead for Deer Creek |
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| Still some snow patches in the first section of the trail |
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| Gothic Mountain...doesn't it just look like a beast? |
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| Du na lu na lu wa, wa, wa (western movie sound), entering no man's land |
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| Glacier lilies and skunk cabbage, one of those days when it almost hurts your eyes it's so bright with color. |
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| One of about 18 water crossings, as it was an out and back I got to cross them all twice. ADVENTURE! |
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| Back up through the aspen, I swore I smelled a bear here, but it never found me if it was near. |
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| Signs of sasquatch...no just JP |
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| A crooked bunch |
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| In case you were a bit lost. |
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| This is a big wash that gives me vertigo as the trail runs right atop it. |
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| Mount Crested Butte's behind |
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Lupine and larkspur on Brush Creek Road on the drive home
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Happy Father's Day to all of you pops out there, hope that your day is just lovely!
Peace...
13 comments:
Wow. You took my breath away with those beautiful pictures.
What an amazing trail run.
Hey, how come I was not invited to join you? Oh, I know, I would be slowing you down. :)
This is such an amazing area. I love it! Great pics. Glad you remembered your camera.
LOL!!! We were reading each others blogs at the same time.
We have a Deer Creek here as well, yours is prettier then mine, though mine isnt bad either
As for your question, I swim at Alum Creek, a short 15 minute drive to a man made lake, its nice.
Dare I ask what a bear smells like? I can't imagine that it is anything good. Wow, your Pictures are awesome. I really need to get to the other side of the Mississippi! Even growing up in WV, I still haven's seen anything like what I see in your pictures.
beautiful!
I have mountain envy =)
Pretty pretty! I am jealous!
lovely trail jp..one of real contrasts..looks like you were pleased to be on it!
Green Girl - glad you liked!
Ewa - you are always invited, you just let me know when you are Colorado bound.
BDD - HA, too funny! The trails in the midwest are so lush I forget between our visits. Beautiful! Great swim!
Greg - Musky, stinkiness...I guess I'd smell like this too if I slept for a whole winter without coming out : )
Steve - I've seen your photos, nothing to be envious about!
Giraffy - Thanks : )
UC - I WAS stoked to be out and thanks!
oooooo...I can't waaaaiiitt!!
Thanks for the great pics. Amazing landscape.
Hey Jessie, something funny: have a look at this blog: http://xavifane.blogspot.com/
I´ve been reading him for a couple of years as collaborator in a monthly mountains magazine in Spain.
Regards
Beautiful pictures JP.
I heard that bears stink as well. My lodging in Squaw Valley where I stay for Western States 100 had one break into their kitchen through a mesh window screen. The place stank and was filthy from the soil and junk that had dropped off it.
Magbueno - I just checked it out. How cool!
Nick - Thanks and good thing it wasn't in there when you got there.
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