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1. I was hoping to see a lot of wildflowers on this hike, and right away I find this perfect solitary Blue Columbine. |
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2. There is a lot of great creek scenery on this hike. Most of it's length follows either the North St. Vrain Creek or Ouzel Creek. Near trailhead is Lower Copeland Falls. |
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3. Upper Copeland Falls. |
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4. I didn't see very much of this and it's probably a disease, but it makes a colorful shot. |
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5. North St. Vrain Creek. |
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6. North St. Vrain Creek. |
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7. Calypso Cascades. |
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8. Golden Banner. |
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9. Scarlet Paintbrush. |
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10. Blue Columbine. |
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11. Ouzel Falls. |
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12. Upper Ouzel Falls. |
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13. Tallest peak is Mount Alice. |
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14. Can someone tell me what kind of pine this is? |
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15. Alpine Daisy. |
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17. Ouzel Peak. |
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18. Ouzel Lake. |
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19. Bitter Cress along Ouzel Creek. |
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20. I wasn't able to identify these flowers along Ouzel Creek. If anyone knows what they are, let me know. |
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21. Chiming Bells. |
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22. Glacier Lily. |
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23. That's me taking a break along the trail. |
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24. Waterfall below Copeland Mountain. |
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25. Ouzel Creek emerging from below a small snow field. |
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26. Here is a snow field I had to climb. It's bigger than it looks here. |
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28. Marsh Marigold. |
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30. Copeland Mountain and contrast of tree growth and burned area. |