Journal Entries

Lots of fireweed thriving in this area of secondary succession. Also in the photo: wild lupine.

Walking out and looking back at the West Boulder River through the meadow.

It seems to me this is the life for a cow, free-range grazing in mountain pastures. Though I wonder if the bears bother them?

The burnt trees don't provide much cover but they do allow for a great view.

Walking back after turning around at about 5 miles.

Wildflowers, sun, boulders and my favorite people on the trail.

Wildflowers in West Boulder meadow.

Walking through cow pasture/meadow. Thankfully, the cows are friendly.

The north end of the West Boulder Meadow.

First mile of trail, easy going.