Colorado Trail Series

Colorado Trail Series

Day 3 - Part 1
Celebration Lake to Lunch at the saddle below Section Point

Hiked: 4 miles
Lunch: 11,810 elevation

Day 3 was a short day, only about 6.5 miles to our planned camp just below Blackhawk Pass.  So we lingered in camp and enjoyed a hot breakfast before setting out on the trail.  We hiked a bit slower and Jim took more pictures.  Hence, Day 3 is broken into two parts in order to share so many photos.
  I should also mention that the trail stays above 11,500 feet the entire day. 
Got Oxygen?!

(As always click to enlarge photos - it's worth it!)
 

Of course, we rested often and in the shade when available.

Looking forward to the south at Hermosa Peak - 12,579ft.
The trail would skirt the west side leading us around and not over (thank goodness) this mountain.

 

More heart shaped rocks!
Love abound on this trail.

 This is the trail around Hermosa Peak (left).

Weaving in and out of trees as we were at the top reaches of the treeline.

 

You have to enlarge this photo.
Like I mentioned before, you must follow the posts along the trail.
Although, sometimes there are trail guides to chirp encouragements to you along the way.

 Sitting on a bleak windblown saddle below Section Point, we ate lunch.  However, looking back to the north at the mountains we had just passed yesterday so many miles away was satisfyingly beautiful.

 

Check Back for Day 3 - Part 2

Coming Soon!