Alluvial Fan July 2010

Remember the post about Matt's family sneaking away?  If not, click here to discover the attraction.  Well, some of the rest of Highlander's Clan decided to experience The Alluvial Fan for ourselves.

The overwhelming expanse of huge boulders which were forced down the mountian by the rush of 29 million gallons of water in July 1982 makes the Alluvial Fan a natural place for contemplation.

Charlie, however, had enough of all that contemplation, so he climbed .....

and climbed, up and down and all over those huge boulders!

When he tired of the boulders on land, he took to tackling those in the water!

Alluvial Fan: A Favorite of One Highlander Family

Ever notice that Lauren and Matt slip away? Chances are they've gone to the Alluvial Fan to enjoy its beauty and take family pictures. Matt might even have his fly rod in hand because he's had really good luck fishing there.

The 42-acre Alluvial Fan was created on July 15, 1982, at 5:30 am when Lawn Lake broke through the terminal moraine that had held since the end of the last ice age. The release of 29 million gallons of water swept trees, car-sized boulders, lighter rocks, gravel, and sand 4 miles down the valley floor. Although much of the flood's force was absorbed in the meadows of the valley, the water continued on to flood Estes Park to a depth of 6 feet.