Trail sign, the western end of Narrow Gauge Trail #1432. With my short road hike and excursion up a brief bit of Section 14 of the Colorado Trail, I managed six and a half miles for my second hike. Day 7 – Road Trip October 2025. 2
Outdoor Activities
Time spent in the great outdoors hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, paddling, and shooting. Anything well away from the madding crowd.
The western end of Narrow Gauge Trail #1432. The Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad Trail. Day 7 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 7, 2025 14:41
Chalk Creek Cascade — This is just the start. The cascade runs for a tad under half a mile and drops over 250 ft. The Cascade campground is just around the corner on the left. The Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad Trail. Day 7 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 7, 2025 14:37
This trail is really easy going — the Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad Trail. Day 7 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 7, 2025 14:15
Mt. Princeton — from the Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad Trail. Day 7 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 7, 2025 14:13
Looking west up Chalk Creek Canyon. Mt. Princeton on the right. Day 7 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 7, 2025 14:11
View from the Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad Trail — Looking northwest. Day 7 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 7, 2025 13:54
View from the Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad Trail. This is looking eastward down the canyon. The colors were breathtaking. And I was right. It was cold in the shade, and I was glad I brought some warm clothes along for the hike. Day 7 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 7, 2025 13:46
Rockslide over the trail — There was one point where a rockslide had covered the trail. Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad Trail. Day 7 – Road Trip October 2025. 1
October 7, 2025 13:44
View from the Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad Trail. Day 7 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 7, 2025 11:45
Chalk Lake — from the Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad Trail. Day 7 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 7, 2025 11:32
Day 7. Narrow Gauge Trail #1432 — Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad. Day 7 – Road Trip October 2025. 1
October 7, 2025 11:24
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.