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Anyway, the hike up Uncompahgre was by far our favorite of the three 14ers that we did. It was a longer hike than the rest, which we seemed to handle pretty well... We summited in just over 3 hours and had outstanding views along the way. It should be noted that as the day wore on it got hazier and hazier, which according to people along the trail was due to wildfires that were on the mesa?
The trail starts by winding along the stream until you reach tree line, where you are greeted with outstanding views of the King of the San Juan's.
Uncompahgre towering over the meadows.
Butterfly on a Mountain Sunflower.
Wildflowers with the mountain
Looking up the ridge that leads to the summit.
Wetterhorn and Matterhorn
More views along the way.
The crux of the route.
We ascended this portion to the right, which appeared to be the less common choice... I was curious as to the class of this portion, I was thinking 2+ or low 3, as we were using handholds, and once you got to the top there was mild exposure. Just curious?
There's a Grey Fox in this pictures...can you find it? It might take a second hehe
Views right below the summit.
Views from the summit!
Once again, the enormous San Juan's
Summit Photo
Summit marker and register.
Views from the descent.
Wetterhorn on the descent.
Marmots on the ridge.
Great view of Uncompahgre.
Views of the whole route.
One final look at the king before descending into tree line.
Ill leave you with my favorite flower picture for the trip.
I cant thank everyone on this website enough for all of the help and support that you have given me over the past few months. It would have been a lot rougher off without it! Here's to the wonderful mountains of Colorado!
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I climbed this peak a couple of days ago (what a dandy!) and I, too took the wrong route through the boulder field. There was a bit of scrambling involve and not sure how I missed the designated (correct)route. On the way back down, I had no trouble finding the correct route through rock field which was definately Class 2.
Predicably, thundershowers began when I returned to Nellie Cr trailhead at noon
Grats on #3 :) I love the shot with the butterfly on the flower, very beautiful!
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