This "Christmas" tree and lichen-colored boulder stand as Sentinels to the 1.7 mile path and foretell what is to come. Remember, most of the Aspens have already lost their bright yellow Fall leaves!
Yet, there are many beautiful Fall colors along this trail which is relatively flat, climbing only 245 feet.
Below the trail and to the left flows the Big Thompson River. It is generally not readily visible from the trail because of the luxuriant vegetation, but it provides the lovely sound of river - rushing in the Spring, I'm sure, but gurgling in the Fall. The moist environment supports a large variety of wild flowers along the trail in the Summer, providing a whole new palette of colors.
Looking beyond the Big Thompson, the hiker has beautiful views of the mountains. I was disappointed not to know which they were but hope to discover their names on our next trip. Does anyone think that one could be Ypsilon?
Yet to come: more Color, the Big Boulders, and ....... The Pool!
2 comments:
I wish I could go to Colorado in May! In fact, I wish I could just move out there--what do you think?
Well...., Molly, I really think you should move to Texas! But, if that's not an option, I can't think of any place better than Colorado!
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