Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Black Ridge Trail - Colorado National Monument


We had another wind event last night ... the talk around the sinks in the washrooms was how one fared during the windstorm the previous evening.  Bambi is airtight, but I had great sympathy for the tent campers ...

Today we took the Black Ridge Trail ... one of the highest in the park, along a ridge the bordered Colorado National Monument and the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area.  The wind accompanied us throughout the hike (perhaps not such a good idea to choose a "ridge" hike on a windy day).  We were rewarded with wonderful vistas ... and lovely wildflowers. 









And, a collared lizard who was a real camera hog ...


Every hike ends with the data ... and special thanks to Trudy for loaning her hiking poles to us (they are no longer virgins ...)


3 comments:

trudy said...

I love the colors on the lizard and glad to see that my poles have finally see the world outside my closet.

KC said...

Beautiful!!

Unknown said...

This is an absolutely beautiful park, and your photos are being greatly appreciated!
Now, let's see, why did we leave the west?