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Category Archives: Hikes
Manitou Incline
I’ve been aware of the Incline since we moved to Colorado. Almost everyone I talked to had hiked it at least once. I figured it was something I needed to do sometime, but I hadn’t gotten around to it. I … Continue reading
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Rainbow Gulch
Based on lists by other birders, this is the go-to place for high-mountain species in El Paso County. I went early on a Friday that was forecasted to get up to 90°. The Rainbow Gulch Trail is about a mile-and-a-half-long … Continue reading
Catamount Reservoir
I hiked to Catamount Reservoir from Green Mountain Falls—a hike I’ve made twice before with coworkers and friends. It was a beautiful day, although a bit warm, and the trails were crowded. A touch of altitude sickness prevented me from … Continue reading
My Accidental Hike
A Pacific Loon was sighted at Chatfield State Park. I drove up on Saturday morning to look for it. I had just gotten to the shore of the lake when I spotted another birder looking at some scaup that were … Continue reading
Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space
Saturday morning in Colorado Springs was gray, overcast, and damp. I headed for a trail I hadn’t hiked before. It was about 30 miles north of my house, not far from Castle Rock. As soon as I drove over the … Continue reading