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.
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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.
Lake Hope Hike
Arrived at the trailhead around 7:30 after deciding to skip the crowds at the Ice Lakes trail. The parking lot was packed, with people already parking down the road before 7am. So, I decided to drive a bit farther up South Mineral Creek road to the Lake Hope trail.
Took me just under 1.5 hours to reach the pass at 12,440′, gaining an elevation of approximately 1,700′ and covering a roundtrip distance of 5.8 miles. There weren’t many people on this trail, as I only encountered 4 hikers on my way back down.
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
Morning Calm at Cascade Creek
Hiking down to Cascade Canyon in the morning shade. Planning on making it to the Needleton train stop about 10 miles in. Captured on 20 July 2023 | iPhone 11 Pro | ISO 32 | 1/1100 sec | f/1.8 | 26mm
Crater Lake and North Twilight Peak
My first time at this lake and on this trail. It was a beautiful hike out here and seeing this little lake at the foot of the Twilights made it worth it. Taken 8 July 2023
Andrews Lake at Molas Pass
Passing Andrews Lake on the way to the Crater Lake trailhead. Taken 8 July 2023
The Crater Lake Trail
This was taken while on the hike back from Crater Lake. There were several smaller lakes or ponds along the trail. Taken 8 July 2023
Entering the Weminuche Wilderness
On the trail to Crater Lake in the Weminuche Wilderness area of the San Juan National Forest. Taken 8 July 2023
Mine Ruins at Animas Forks
Remains from a mine structure at Animas Forks ghost town. Taken 30 June 2023