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Here is a recap of my trip into the Spanish Peaks along with a few photos.I originally planned to do a loop starting in the north but got to the trailhead only to learn it was closed due to grizz activity. So I went plan B
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Plan B was an out and back trip that would total about 18 miles. The trail headed up this drainage.
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After a few miles and bit of elevation gain, the trees started to give way.
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Things really opened up and it is a beautiful basin. Off in the distance on the right of this pic, you can see the pass I would cross.
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I gained the pass. This is looking back down the basin I just hiked.
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Looking down the other side.
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From the pass, I traversed north a bit to a hanging valley and my destination. One of the coolest lakes I've ever camped.
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What a freakin’ view.
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And at over 9000’ it was even more spectacular at dark. I set my alarm at 11;30, peaked out of the tent, and boom..it was on. It’s always a little freaky being out at dark in grizz country but this was one of the best stargazing sessions I’ve had in a long time.
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Sunrise, and total serenity. There was a touch of lingering smoke around from nearby fires providing even more color.
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This place was perfect,
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and Kirby approved.
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World class backcountry a stones throw from my house. 4th trip of the year in the books and two more to hit my goal (I wanted to do 6.)Thanks for coming along.
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Awesome! Love that area!
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Awesome! Love that area!
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