Alpenglow along Mill Creek
The cliffs along Mill Creek light up with a soft alpenglow just before sunrise.
A very long, scenic walk to a gentle summit
The cliffs along Mill Creek light up with a soft alpenglow just before sunrise.
The volcanic West Elk Breccia was formed when violent eruptions broke up the bed rock, pieces of it mixed with lava, and the mixture cooled. It has since eroded, leaving dramatic sculptures along Mill Creek.
Colorful fall foliage along the Mill-Castle Trail.
Known as The Castles, these peculiar rock towers are located on West Elk Peak's northeast ridge.
Dominic and Dwight hiking along West Elk Peak's southeast ridge toward the summit.
Dwight and Dominic starting the long trek back
Interesting fin of rock along West Elk Peak's southeast ridge.
A different view of the same rock fin. Notice the volcanic conglomerate its made out of.
Dominic has a close encounter with a bighorn sheep.
Dominic hiking near Mill Creek.