Narrow Gauge Trail #1432 — Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad. Day 7 – Road Trip October 2025. 1
Vacations & Breaks
Chalk Creek — There’s no water available at the campground, so I got mine from Chalk Creek. Day 6 – Road Trip October 2025. 1
October 6, 2025 18:30
Entrance to Chalk Creek Campground. Mt. Princeton in the distance. Day 6 – Road Trip October 2025. 1 3
October 6, 2025 14:39
View from the Cascade Creek Trail. Looking across Chalk Creek Canyon towards Mt. Antero (not visible). Day 6 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 6, 2025 13:12
Gary on the Cascade Creek Trail — Chalk Creek Canyon, San Isabel National Forest, Colorado. Day 6 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 6, 2025 13:07
View from the Cascade Creek Trail. Looking across Chalk Creek Canyon towards Mt. Antero (not visible). Day 6 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 6, 2025 13:02
The trail was steep in places — Cascade Creek Trail. Day 6 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 6, 2025 12:45
Looking up Cascade Creek towards Agnes Vaille Falls — Chalk Creek, Chalk Creek Canyon. Day 6 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 6, 2025 12:44
The falls were named by a local resident and friend of mountaineer Agnes Vaille. Vaille died in January 1925 during a winter ascent of Longs Peak, located in the Rocky Mountain National Park. The Cascade Creek Trail was steep in places, and I had to pause and catch my breath a couple of times. Day 6 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 6, 2025 12:42
Looking down the cascade — Chalk Creek, Chalk Creek Canyon. Day 6 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 6, 2025 11:43
Cascade on Chalk Creek, San Isabel National Forest. Day 6 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 6, 2025 11:41
Camped at the Cascade Campground, Chalk Creek Canyon, San Isabel National Forest. Day 6 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 6, 2025 8:01
Camped at the Cascade Campground, Chalk Creek Canyon, San Isabel National Forest. Day 6 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 6, 2025 8:00
Camped at the Cascade Campground, Chalk Creek Canyon, San Isabel National Forest. Day 5 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 5, 2025 17:25
Chalk Creek Canyon, San Isabel National Forest. Day 5 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 5, 2025 15:33
Approaching Chalk Creek Canyon. They call these the Chalk Cliffs. This area has hot springs, which caused a chemical reaction that created the chalky-looking rocks, resulting in various features being named after their chalky appearance. But there is no chalk… Day 5 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 5, 2025 15:24
Snow on the mountain tops. Day 5 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 5, 2025 13:54
Snow on the mountain tops. Day 5 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 5, 2025 13:37
Heading east on Independence Pass. Day 5 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 5, 2025 13:28
Heading east on Independence Pass. Day 5 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 5, 2025 13:28
Independence Pass (western side). Day 5 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 5, 2025 13:04
Ruedi Reservoir. White River National Forest, Basalt, Colorado. Day 5 – Road Trip October 2025. 2
October 5, 2025 11:06
Checking out the view — Stopped at an overlook of Ruedi Reservoir. Day 5 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 5, 2025 11:05
Early morning sunshine — Little Maud Campground, White River National Forest, Basalt, Colorado. Day 4 – Road Trip October 2025.