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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Sunrise Down Ophir Pass
Stopped along the trail to watch the first light touch the tops of the surrounding peaks down Ophir Pass road. On a hike on the backside trail to Columbine Lake.
Sunrise on the Peaks at Ophir Pass
Hiking up to Columbine Lake using the backside trail off of Ophir Pass. Sunrise light hitting the tops of the surrounding mountains.
Sunrise Hike at Ophir Pass
Heading up the mountain near Ophir Pass to visit Columbine Lake.
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.
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.
Wasatch Trail Along Bear Creek
Looking back on the trail towards Telluride. Hiking the Wasatch Trail along Bear Creek.
Cliffs Along the Wasatch Trail
Red cliffs along the Wasatch trail in Telluride, Colorado. A skeleton snowboard can be seen wedged in an opening along the cliff face.
Canyon Walls and Evergreens
Canyon walls and evergreens while hiking up the Wasatch trail in Telluride, Colorado. My first hike of this path, heading to the top in hopes of reaching the Lewis Mine.
