The trail was steep in places — Cascade Creek Trail. Day 6 – Road Trip October 2025.
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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.
October 4, 2025 8:12
Glorious colors — Early morning sunshine on the aspens at Little Maud Campground, White River National Forest, Basalt, Colorado. Day 4 – Road Trip October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
October 4, 2025 8:11
Camped among the aspens. Little Maud Campground, White River National Forest, Basalt, Colorado. Day 3 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 3, 2025 18:21
Little Maud Campground, White River National Forest, Basalt, Colorado — Day 3 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 3, 2025 17:12
Independence Pass and Continental Divide — It was a lot busier than I expected given the tortuous drive to get here. Day 3 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 3, 2025 15:06
Empty — I stopped briefly at the top of Independence Pass to stretch my legs and get a better look at the mountains. Day 3 – Road Trip October 2025.
October 3, 2025 15:03
Independence Pass and Continental Divide — It was a lot busier than I expected given the tortuous drive to get here. Day 3 – Road Trip October 2025.