Mineral Creek Intersection, Segment 21, Colorado Trail, CO
CO (Hinsdale County)
Day 7 random campsite (Segment 21) to Spring Creek Pass
I stopped short of preferred destination last night and I think that was a good idea. It was cold (low 30s) and planned site was even higher so might have been even colder. As I began hiking I didn't recognize the location of the site. If I had continued hiking the night before I might have missed it and then had no where to camp.
The Colorado Trail Databook that I use identifies campsite locations. I don't always camp at these locations but they usually make for good destinations. Current conditions might have me change my mind and adjust accordingly. At the appropriate time in the day, I''ll start searching for a flat spot.
Today was the final day of this section hike. I had 10.8 miles to make it to Spring Creek Pass. There was an initial good climb out of West Mineral Creek Drainage. During a gradual decline from the high point at 12,785 ft, there was some steep sidehill and glimpses of chalk cliffs. Shortly thereafter Snow Mesa begins.
Mineral Creek Intersection, Segment 21, Colorado Trail, CO
CO (Hinsdale County)
Day 7 random campsite (Segment 21) to Spring Creek Pass
I stopped short of preferred destination last night and I think that was a good idea. It was cold (low 30s) and planned site was even higher so might have been even colder. As I began hiking I didn't recognize the location of the site. If I had continued hiking the night before I might have missed it and then had no where to camp.
The Colorado Trail Databook that I use identifies campsite locations. I don't always camp at these locations but they usually make for good destinations. Current conditions might have me change my mind and adjust accordingly. At the appropriate time in the day, I''ll start searching for a flat spot.
Today was the final day of this section hike. I had 10.8 miles to make it to Spring Creek Pass. There was an initial good climb out of West Mineral Creek Drainage. During a gradual decline from the high point at 12,785 ft, there was some steep sidehill and glimpses of chalk cliffs. Shortly thereafter Snow Mesa begins.