Good morning from the Scenic Overlook!The day began with clear skiesViews of the peak to the southwestHeading over the morning’s roller coaster of peaks up to 12,000′Clouds start to move in360 views from the saddle between two peaksA family photo on our last peak above 12,500′ – It’s all downhill from here, right?Heading down, down, down…Views of the Taylor Lake near the Kennebec TrailheadMore downhill on our way toward Sliderock TraverseThe rocks and talus of Sliderock TraverseA forested lunch spot with a side of light rainLots of afternoon hiking parallel to Junction CreekCamouflaged wildlifeNabbing some water before we hike up to our dry camping spot only 10 miles from the southern terminusTomorrow, I’ll finish the Colorado Trail. But first, one more night of rain!
