We left the house at around 4:30 am and began hiking at 6:40 am to beat any bad afternoon weather. The sun was just starting to shine on the far mountains.
There were a couple of water crossings on the way up and down.
We reached the top at 9:59 am.
Besides the views from the top
(views of Leadville)
the marmot convention that was happening on the way down was by far the most interesting part of the hike. These guys reminded me of the ground hog in Caddyshack. They just didn't seem real.
Wildflowers were everywhere and you had lots of time to take pictures as you were gulping for air.
Columbine
Chiming Bells
Sky Pilot
Columbine
Indian Paint Brush
Purple Fringe Flower
Indian Paintbrush and Purple Fringe Flower
King's Crown
Forget Me Not
Aster
Columbine
Hike: Mount Massive
Trails Used: Trail from North Halfmoon Trailhead
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