Anderson Trail Dayhike

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Our group, just starting the hike through nice green meadows.

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Views of the ridge to the west

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Taking a break on the hike in.

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Western Red Columbine (Aquilegia elegantula)

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Oregon Grape (Creeping Mahonia), Mahonia repens

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Part of the crew taking in the views from a promintory overlooking Four Mile Valley

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White Canada Violet (Viola canadensis), fairly common along this trail

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Aspens are just beginning to leaf out at this elevation, a little over 9000 ft here.

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Some impressive boulders to walk by!

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Views up an unnamed drainage towards Pagosa Peak. Note the snow on the trail.

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Bob is walking the snow covered trail. At this point, we are about 10,400 ft.

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Crossing the stream; shallow for this time of year due to the paucity of snow this winter.

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Most of the group stopped for lunch next to the stream; a few went a little further up the trail.

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Keetna is hoping for more lunch!

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Snow on the north-facing side of the canyon

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Beginning our return. No one told me to wear gaitors today!

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Returning to the trailhead, we spotted this Calypso Orchid (Calypso bulbosa), AKA Fairy Slipper

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Calypso Orchid (Calypso bulbosa), AKA Fairy Slipper