Pretty sure this was from a hike up the Lewis Creek trail to Eagle Pass, overlooking the Durango area. Twin Buttes, Perins Peak and Lake Nighthorse are visible in the distance. I believe Silver Mountain is the closest peak visible.
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A Shack in the Forest
An old cabin along the road, see while hiking a trail down La Plata Canyon.
Last Glow of Sunset
Finished a trail down in La Plata Canyon just as the last bit of sun hit the top of the mountains.
Abandoned Door
Unused door in an aircraft hanger with weeds beginning to grow near the bottom.
Forest Shelter
Stumbled upon this decaying shelter while walking a portion of the La Plata River.
La Plata River
A dead tree and the La Plata River. Drove down the canyon yesterday as the weather started to turn.
Engine 103 and 107 Along the Animas River
Durango and Silverton engines 103 and 107 heading north to Silverton through Cascade Canyon along the Animas River. I was hiking the Animas River Trail (675) towards the Needle Creek train stop.
The Bridge at Cascade Canyon
About to cross the Animas River at Cascade Canyon. Captured on 20 July 2023 | iPhone 11 Pro | ISO 32 | 1/1200 sec | f/1.8 | 26mm
Boren Creek
A nice morning hike up the Boren Creek OHV road in La Plata Canyon. This was my second attempt at this trail, it was still blocked by snow when I tried it last month. Taken 7 July 2023
493 and 476 Crossing the Animas River
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Engines 493 and 476 crossing a bridge over the Animas River in Cascade Canyon, heading north to Silverton from Durango. Taken 25 June 2023
Looking Towards Cascade Canyon
Hiking up the canyon and looking back down the path of Cascade Creek where it meets the Animas River in the Weminuche Wilderness. Taken 25 June 2023
Walking Through Purgatory Flats
Hiking through Purgatory Flats on the way back up from Cascade Canyon. Saw two trains heading to Silverton and one that stopped at the Cascade Wye. In this photo, Engineer Mountain is on the left behind the trees and Spud Hill is on the right. […]