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...
