September 18, 2010 - I drove to Rocky Mountain National Park early in
hopes of beating the rush of Denverites heading to the mountains. This is a prime weekend for finding great fall colors. I luckily
found a parking spot at the Glacier Gorge trailhead. Quickly I prepared everything and started my trek to find
Black Lake - deep (about 5 miles)into the Rockies from the trailhead. I had been told about Black Lake by
Lori Salisbury a few years ago. She found it to be a very inspirational
place.
I am now passed Mills Lake, through a gorgeous meadow and gaining elevation through the forest. I heard someone whispering to
me to be quiet. It was a family of 4, off and above the trail telling me there was a huge elk resting close by. I got as
close as I could.
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