Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > And there are still a few interesting patches of snow around.
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > Wasn't too long ago this was all snow covered.
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > After around 4 miles, finally hit the high country.  This was a high bowl right before the last steep pitch.  Little bit of snow left.
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > The lower section of the trail goes through some boggy areas.
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > The "official" wilderness entrance sign.  The first mile or so of the trail is through regular national forest.
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > Close up.
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > Some Indian Paintbrush (and you thought I didn't know my flowers? : )
OK.  It's also known as the "red Colorado mountain flower" to some ignorant types of people.
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > And, of course,  I have to take a "flowers against the waterfall" picture : )
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > There were some flowers that had a little color other than white.  These are "yellow Colorado mountain flowers".
The pack in the back is blocking the wind (slight breeze, actually) from moving the flower.
And there are still a few interesting patches of snow around.
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > And there are still a few interesting patches of snow around.
And there are still a few interesting patches of snow around.
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