Mount Elbert,
The Highpoint of the State of Colorado

Sand Dunes and Mountains
Great Sand Dunes National Monument at the Base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains

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Are we in Colorado or Iraq?
Looks like a Desert to me!

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Almost up to Treeline at 12,000'
Approaching Treeline near 12,000'

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Approaching a False Summit
No, that is not the Summit you see!

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The Trail Steepens
On these Slopes above 12,000', Frequent Breaks are Required and Nathan isn't even to the Really Steep Part Yet!

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Looking back the Way We Came
Looking back down gives a Sense of Accomplishment, at Least

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This is Class 1 Climbing?
Now, this is Steep!

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At the Top of Colorado
Finally past the False Summits, this is the top of Mount Elbert

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Mt. Elbert Summit Benchmark
Mount Elbert Summit Benchmark

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Summer Camp Day Hikers
Summer Camp Day Hikers atop Mt. Elbert

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Twin Lakes Resevoir from the top of Elbert
Twin Lakes Resevoir to the Southeast, near the Trailhead for the South Mt. Elbert Trail

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Clouds Starting to Build
When it Starts to Look like this, it is Time to Think about Heading back to the Trailhead

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Looking down on Mount Massive from its big Brother
Mount Massive, Second Highest in Colorado, to the Northwest

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Clouds Building over Mount Massive
As we Descended, the Clouds Continued to Build

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Miner's Cabin Ruins?
These Log Cabin Ruins mean You're almost back to the Trailhead

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Trailhead Sign at Half Moon Trailhead
Trailhead Sign at the Half Moon Trailhead for the North Mt. Elbert Trail

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