Thursday July 7, 2011

This day brought us to the Killpecker Trail. What a name! We only drove a few minutes up Deadman Road, just past the Lone Pine trailhead. A beautiful hike along Killpecker Trail

The Poudre Wilderness Volunteers website describes the portion of the trail we hiked:
The first part of the trail heads steadily uphill through a mature, mixed lodgepole pine – Douglas fir forest along Killpecker Creek. There are two stream crossings in the first 1.5 miles. After 1.5 miles the trail passes through a logged-over area shortly before intersecting Killpecker Road (FDR-300). The trail can be picked up again down road and about 100 yards east of the stream. After a short but steady climb for about 0.3 mile, the trail will take you to a spring that provides the last source of water along the trail.

Elevation http://www.poudrewildernessvolunteers.org/

I really liked this trail.

Killpecker Creek

A log bridge across Killpecker Creek

If I look like I am being careful I am. I had just fallen off crossing this log. Good things Dogs don't get embarrassed.

Mom made it look easy!

I know I post a lot of wildflower pictures but there are so many and they are beautiful and smell good!

I think this is a Phlox. Does anyone else know?

A Lpine I believe

A boy and his dog.

A little water fall in Killpecker Creek

It seems like Dad always it taking pictures. I guess that is good or I would not have any to post here for you.

Dad is not the only one snapping pictures!

Parts of this trail were so green.

We turned around at the spring. I know there is a spring here but darn if I see it.