Stanley Canyon Part II

Finishing up my series on Stanley Canyon, the trail can be quite steep at times, even a little challenging.

Yes, the trail leads over the rock outcropping in this next photo (lean to the right if you're uncomfortable). Socks had no trouble, he just scrambled right up (and down on the way back).

The wildflowers were pretty.

At the top is a reservoir, but it was almost empty when we were there.

This photo shows a view back down the narrow canyon.

And here's another view.

Blue Monday

Our World Tuesday

Canyon Socks

Here's Socks at the top of Stanley Canyon, proud of having climbed it. (This hike was before we got Laika or she'd be proud too.)

Camera Critters

Pets Forever

Saturday's Critters

Summer Stanley Canyon

Here are some photos to remind me of summer - a hike up the Stanley Canyon trail, which starts on the Air Force Academy.

The trail winds up a narrow canyon by a stream, which was nearly dry when we were hiking.

Near the top it opens up into meadows.

It's a very pretty hike, and I'll have more photos from it next week.

Our World Tuesday

Criss-Cross

On a recent hike up Stanley Canyon I liked the pattern these old contrails made above the pine trees.

It's my entry for Skywatch Friday.