which is another tundra hike, up to Devil's Thumb, a craggy peak on the Indian Peaks side of the Arapaho National Forest. To get there, we drove to Winter Park, and had to take a dirt road for 14 miles up to the trailhead. The 14 mile journey took over 2 hours, as the road was one continuous pot hole, sometimes to a depth of 24 inches. We finally got there, and immediately started our ascent up a ragged cliff,
where we could look down on a beautiful, azure lake.
The trail continues through the tundra,
offering magnificent views. In this picture, you can see the ski runs of Winter Park Resort.
We hiked on for about 5 miles, in 40 degree temperature, with steady winds,
eventually getting to an overlook, where you can see Devil's Thumb,
as well as more pristine hidden lakes.
From water to tundra, our summer hiking in Grand Lake was spectacular, and I think if pressed, Mt.Ida and Nokhu Crags were our favorites.
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