Friday, July 15, 2011

Horsethief Park

From a hike last September on the west side of Pikes Peak, here are some photos from an area known as Horsethief park, so known because it's where the horse thieves used to hide out. It's one of my favorite areas to hike, but it's about an hour's drive from my house so I only go once or twice a year. Here in the initial steep climb I felt like I was in a Lord of the Rings movie.
This time I went on different paths than usual, down to a stream with some remains of human construction.
I found a small cave that might be used for shelter if you were brave enough...
...and the remains of a nearby campfire.
And finally, a large beaver dam.
I've got more shots from last weekend here, but I'll put those up another time. In the meantime, visit Scenic Sunday for more worldwide scenery. And also PicStory, where this week's theme is "outdoors" which is perfect for this hike!
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13 comments:

  1. Scrappy GramsJuly 15, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    lovely scenic views

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  2. Leckeres für Mensch und KatzeJuly 15, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Awesome photos! It´s really like Lord of the rings. Thank´s for sharing this trip with us on *PicStory*! :) LG Tina

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  3. Sylvia KJuly 15, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Definitely the Lord of the Rings!! Terrific captures as always, Al! I love the water in the second pic and the little cave in the third, pretty sure I wouldn't be brave enough!! Hope you have a great weekend. Give Socks a hug from Sam and me!

    Sylvia

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  4. RalphJuly 15, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I've not yet been west of the Front Range in many a year, and only saw Pike's Peak from level ground in Colorado Springs. An amazing beauty on and inside the Rockies!

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  5. WandaJuly 15, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Hi Al ~ your first photo looks very much like the path we follow down to the cabin we stay in at Lake Tahoe.

    All your photos are great, enjoyed seeing all of them.

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  6. Magia da InêsJuly 16, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Olá, amigo!
    Passei para conhecer seu blog.
    Amei as suas fotografias! Super!!!
    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil
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  7. sonia a. mascaroJuly 16, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Hi Al,
    Thank you so much for your kind words of comfort. I agree with you, our dear dogs are family.

    Love seeing photos of this beautiful Horsethief park.
    It transmit to me calm and peace.
    Thank you!

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  8. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 16, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Beautiful hike Al -- thanks for sharing! We drove up PIke's Peak once and "hiked" around up on top -- I always feel good that I can breathe without getting dizzy up that high.

    Don't think I've mentioned that I really love your header shot -- and Sand Dunes NP is one of the wonders of Colorado we've missed so far (we'll be back).

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  9. Nikki - Notes of LifeJuly 16, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    That looks like somewhere I'd love to visit! Such wonderful scenery :)

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  10. JoyfulJuly 17, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    That's a wonderful hike. So much to see and enjoy.

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  11. fjällripanJuly 18, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    Great photos from your hike!

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  12. nancyJuly 19, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    I love this place. Great destination for some for weekend relaxation.

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  13. Johnny NutcaseJuly 19, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Fun stuff! Love those aspens - I miss 'em!

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