Hike in Roxborough

Our hike yesterday took us on the South Trail in Roxborough Park. The snowstorm from a few days ago was still evident and clinging to the North side of all the rocks. Since we left early at 8:00a the trail was mostly hard and frozen, but on the East side of the loop it got a little soft and muddy in place. The beautiful weather made up for it though.

We saw no less than 20 deer on the hike and driving into the park. This big buck wasn't too interested in us and let us take a few really good photos.

At the top of the ridge we took in some wonderful views of the Denver skyline and once again enjoyed a special time of fellowship and prayer together.

Kenosha Pass

Our hike yesterday took us about four miles up segment 5 of the Colorado Trail. We started at the the South side of Kenosha Pass and walked South toward Clark Spring. The weather was great the view spectacular.

We stopped for a group photo and later enjoyed lunch together and some nice fellowship. How blessed we are to live in Colorado. On the hike we stopped and talked with a "through hiker," someone hiking the trail all the way from Durango to Denver.

Much of the trail we hiked afforded us this view of the mountains in the distance and a few remaining aspen leaves in the foreground. The rest of it was in beautiful wooded areas.

St. Mary's Glacier and James Peak

Our hike this week involved going up St. Mary's Glacier (seen below). As it turns out walking over the glacier is pretty easy, even in hiking boots. Although your author did slip and fall once. Overconfidence I suspect.

The hike turned out to be a special one. Once we got through the glacier and up on the plateau things really opened up and we could see the colors changing everywhere. There were stunning views in the valleys in all directions.

Fellowship on these hikes is extra special too. The opportunity to get to know each other better and care for each other is just as good as the beautiful fall colors.

We made it all the way to the flanks of James Peak and decided to stop partway up the flanks of the mountain and have lunch. It was starting to snow a little and we were concerned about the weather so we decided to head back.

In the distance you can Gray's and Torry's Peaks. Dan is taking in the views and enjoying the hike.

At the bottom of the glacier I took this photo of the group in front of the lake. Once again we were rewarded with fall colors in the willows displaying their colors.