Here are a few pics from our trip.
1) We were really impressed with the old growth timber, and the dramatic change in the forest structure as soon as you crossed over the Cold Spring Creek. Here's Fran trying to be a tree hugger, but couldn't quite get there with this one!
2) We always love to see the Avalanche Lilies. Not as many as some hikes, but still so colorful
3) About 1/3 mile after turning onto the Blue Horse Trail (really an old road bed for the first 3/4 mile or so), we passed this instrument tower. Thought it odd that there was nothing on the tower except for the 3 solar panels. There were 2 power cables coming down the frame, but they just disappeared into the ground. No sign around of any sort of instrumentation, or transmitter antenna.
4) After what seemed like a lot of downhill, we broke out of the timber and walked out onto the chewed up gravel / cinder bed, where the trail immediately disappeared. I scratched my head and said: "OK GPS, take us home!"
5) Part way down the spring snow melt mess
6) About 2/3 of the way down. Fran hates walking on loose rocks, but she's getin' it done.
7) Finally I see some orange ribbon on the east side, and it looks to be in right spot. When we finally get there, we see the sign and know it's official! Thank you GPS!
