Landscapes and Boulder Lake

We returned on the Rock Creek Trail to the intersection with Gore Range Trail.  The surrounding mountain sides in this area have been hit hard by the Pine Beetle.  Trail remains moderate to 2.8 mi.  There is becomes extremely rocky and steep.  Steep down, that is.  This down lasted no less than 40 minutes.  Trail then skirts a meadow, and a short up before reaching Boulder Lake.  A setting reserved for the cover of "Outdoors" Magazine.  We took advantage of the opportunity.  Although a quick rain shower came through, soon the sun dominated the landscape again.  The beauty of this spot had been captured on a camera chip.  Now, I am anxious to see what I captured.  Next blog will describe photos.