Date: 6/10/2012
Who: Michelle, Sammy and myself
Length: 5.6 miles (2.8 in + 2.8 back)
Time: 3.5 hours
Weather: 55-65 degrees, sunny
We decided to hike one of our favorites today. Sammy got to play in the creek. Along the way, we heard the buzzing of hummingbirds and saw many wildflowers.
This hike followed the BLUE line:
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Date: 5/30/2012
Who: Michelle, Sammy and myself
Length: 5 miles (2.5 out + 2.5 back)
Time: 3 hours
Weather: 65 degrees, sunny
The Rainbow Trail forms a 70 mile arc, starting in the San Isabel forest somewhat near Salida, following the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range, to Westcliffe. I believe it is popular with mountain bikers. We hiked a few miles of it from a trailhead off of Hwy 285 south of Poncha Springs and heading east.
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Date: 5/29/2012
Who: Michelle, Sammy and myself
Length: 3 miles (1.5 out + 1.5 back)
Time: 2 hours
Weather: 65 degrees, sunny
This is a relatively level hike that follows Fooses Creek through the forest. We enjoyed the forest sights and sounds, and Sammy enjoyed the creek. The road to the trailhead is somewhat rough. The trail would be fun for hikers of any ability. This is a segment of the Colorado Trail. One could continue on it for miles, up to the Continental Divide and beyond.
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