(Lake George CO)
While camped at Blue Mountain, I hiked a trail from the campground that took me higher up into some massive boulders. I was impressed by their grandeur, textures and shapes.
South Platte River
I climbed in and around them taking photos from differing angles. One had to be careful, because directly behind them was a sheer drop off. They were poised on the edge of a cliff that was hundreds of feet high.
Canyon with South Platte River
Rock Piles
At a couple of places, I could see the South Platte River flowing in the canyon below. Getting a good shot was rather difficult though. Still, it was an interesting viewpoint.
Rock Formation with Tree
Mountains with South Platte River
The trail was not too difficult, and just long enough to exercise my legs. Finding rock formations and the river vista made it well worth the effort.
Camp: Pike NF-Blue Mountain CG drycamp
Scene: River, boulders, canyon
Nice photos. Looks like an interesting place.
The campground was nothing special. But, the hike was nice.
Nice photos! and I see you’re at the perfect altitude to sleep comfy at night 🙂
Thanks on the photos. I’m no longer in Colorado; but, it was perfect while I was camping there.
What a beautiful area! There is a place similar to that first picture right here in Iowa. It’s a canyon / river type thing – worth the hike. It also has steep drop off. Thankfully they are marked in most cases. 🙂
Take care – keep the cool pics coming! — VT
I would love to hike like that now, but rocks and boulders are no longer my friends!
Certainly understand what you are saying. However, it wasn’t too difficult. Rock scramtbling wasn’t really required.