Nature Hiking the Indian Peaks Wilderness (many photos)

Hiking the Indian Peaks Wilderness (many photos) · **1 Like**

I went hiking today in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. This area is breathtaking, in more ways than one (most of the trails are over 10,000 ft and some go up to 12,500 ft in elevation). I hiked over a few different trails and got up to the Pawnee Pass trail, but didn't go over because of the continuous rain (and some good lightning storms).

I covered a little over 8 miles and took many photos. The weather wasn't really cooperating, so many of the photos aren't as good as they could have been (dull skies), BUT I got a few photos I wouldn't have got otherwise. Here are a few of the photos.

As a sat down for lunch, this guy kept me company

Not a bad view for a lunch break!

Well, that is all I post processed. I have more, but I think this is plenty

**Cee Cee** · 07-22-2012, 08:33 PM

could never see too many of those, great series TFS.
cheers

GeoJerry · 07-22-2012, 08:37 PM

That is some nice country up there. Really makes me want to hit that trail. Good shots... how much equipment do you lug around on a hike like that (an overnighter?)?

**Bruce Clark** · 07-22-2012, 10:35 PM

Great series of a pristine wilderness area

kyricom · 07-23-2012, 04:14 AM

Great series (some ferocious looking wildlife too). REALLY makes me homesick for the west

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Sandy Hancock · 07-23-2012, 04:20 AM

Magnificent. And only one shot (#8) has a sky I would consider dull....

daacon · 07-23-2012, 04:44 AM

Beautiful country CJ is all that water drinkable ? I'll bet it's fresh and refreshing. Really like the lunch view.

**baro-nite** · 07-23-2012, 04:57 AM

Well done. I had my first visit to the area last week and these beautiful shots really capture it.

**LaurenOE** · 07-23-2012, 05:13 AM

Very nice!

charliezap · 07-23-2012, 05:18 AM

Very nice looking scenics well photographed.---charliezap

slowpez · 07-23-2012, 05:52 AM

Trying to pick a favorite out of this group and gave it up. Too much effort because you posted to darn many wonderful shots. You are so lucky to live in that area but you also make the most of it. I envy you your ability to hike into these areas. Thanks so much for sharing these.

Colorado CJ · 07-23-2012, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by Cee Cee

could never see too many of those, great series TFS.
cheers

I might PP a few more and post them here later.

Thanks for looking!

Colorado CJ · 07-23-2012, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

That is some nice country up there. Really makes me want to hit that trail. Good shots... how much equipment do you lug around on a hike like that (an overnighter?)?

That it is, a great place to go exploring and photographing.

This time I didn't camp, just an up and back day hike. That being said though, I had about 30 lbs. of photography equipment along. I just can't seem to leave anything behind in case I need it.

I have a light pack set up for overnight camping, so that would add an additional 20 lbs or so (probably wouldn't take so many lenses if camping though).

Colorado CJ · 07-23-2012, 06:16 PM

Is there a reason the images aren't displaying full size? The down rez is taking a lot out of the photos. These are all 1200 pixels wide. Looks like it is only displaying maybe 900 pixels.

Colorado CJ · 07-23-2012, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

Great series of a pristine wilderness area

Thanks Bruce. It is pristine all right. There are small micro climates here that have an almost rain forest feel to them with ferns growing, very different for Colorado.

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Cee Cee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glenroy, Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,441	could never see too many of those, great series TFS. cheers

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GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	That is some nice country up there. Really makes me want to hit that trail. Good shots... how much equipment do you lug around on a hike like that (an overnighter?)?

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Great series of a pristine wilderness area

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kyricom Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 569	Great series (some ferocious looking wildlife too). REALLY makes me homesick for the west .

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Magnificent. And only one shot (#8) has a sky I would consider dull....

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Beautiful country CJ is all that water drinkable ? I'll bet it's fresh and refreshing. Really like the lunch view.

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baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Well done. I had my first visit to the area last week and these beautiful shots really capture it.

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LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Very nice!

07-23-2012, 05:18 AM	#10
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	Very nice looking scenics well photographed.---charliezap

07-23-2012, 05:52 AM	#11
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Trying to pick a favorite out of this group and gave it up. Too much effort because you posted to darn many wonderful shots. You are so lucky to live in that area but you also make the most of it. I envy you your ability to hike into these areas. Thanks so much for sharing these.

07-23-2012, 08:31 AM	#12
Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Originally posted by Cee Cee could never see too many of those, great series TFS. cheers I might PP a few more and post them here later. Thanks for looking!

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Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Originally posted by GeoJerry That is some nice country up there. Really makes me want to hit that trail. Good shots... how much equipment do you lug around on a hike like that (an overnighter?)? That it is, a great place to go exploring and photographing. This time I didn't camp, just an up and back day hike. That being said though, I had about 30 lbs. of photography equipment along. I just can't seem to leave anything behind in case I need it. I have a light pack set up for overnight camping, so that would add an additional 20 lbs or so (probably wouldn't take so many lenses if camping though).

07-23-2012, 06:16 PM	#14
Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Is there a reason the images aren't displaying full size? The down rez is taking a lot out of the photos. These are all 1200 pixels wide. Looks like it is only displaying maybe 900 pixels.

07-23-2012, 06:17 PM	#15
Colorado CJ Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,429 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bruce Clark Great series of a pristine wilderness area Thanks Bruce. It is pristine all right. There are small micro climates here that have an almost rain forest feel to them with ferns growing, very different for Colorado.