Spring Creek Pass, Segment 21, Colorado Trail, CO
CO (Mineral County)
Day 7 random campsite (Segment 21) to Spring Creek Pass
The trail follows Snow Mesa for approximately 5 miles. Very easy walking but also completely exposed. The footpath was etched out and clearly visible for miles in this barren landscape which featured a dry pond. Far off in the distance, many peaks are visible, one of which looks like the Swiss Matterhorn but is Uncompahgre Peak. At 14,321, a very prominent Uncompahgre is the highest summit in the San Juan Mountains. The final 2 miles of the segment (and my hike) begin at the edge of the Mesa.
It wasn't too steep but at this point I was anxious to complete this adventure and make it back to my car. I was also beginning to wonder about the mouse in my car. Several bikers were coming up as I hiked down this initially narrow drainage. I didn't see the trailhead until almost there.
Overall a great hike this year. The beginning of the San Juans did not disappoint. The peanut butter worked and fortunately the mouse did not destroy the interior of my car (unfortunate for the mouse though).
Spring Creek Pass, Segment 21, Colorado Trail, CO
CO (Mineral County)
Day 7 random campsite (Segment 21) to Spring Creek Pass
The trail follows Snow Mesa for approximately 5 miles. Very easy walking but also completely exposed. The footpath was etched out and clearly visible for miles in this barren landscape which featured a dry pond. Far off in the distance, many peaks are visible, one of which looks like the Swiss Matterhorn but is Uncompahgre Peak. At 14,321, a very prominent Uncompahgre is the highest summit in the San Juan Mountains. The final 2 miles of the segment (and my hike) begin at the edge of the Mesa.
It wasn't too steep but at this point I was anxious to complete this adventure and make it back to my car. I was also beginning to wonder about the mouse in my car. Several bikers were coming up as I hiked down this initially narrow drainage. I didn't see the trailhead until almost there.
Overall a great hike this year. The beginning of the San Juans did not disappoint. The peanut butter worked and fortunately the mouse did not destroy the interior of my car (unfortunate for the mouse though).