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| Quite a few trails to choose from; we are doing the Romero Pools hike. Due to recent rain and snow melt, there should be a waterfall to see and some pools. Our fitbits logged it as ten mile round trip! |
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| first, you have to forge the stream...we found some logs and rocks to get across on; otherwise you have to take off your shoes and roll up the pants. |
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| the next challenge---a lot of these stairs |
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| after the stairs, we ran into a very rocky path; sometimes it was hard to see where the trail led :) Click on any picture to enlarge it |
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| elevation gain is somewhere around 1,200 on this hike, so that is a whole lot of climbing; however, it was worth it because the views were beautiful |
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| yes, you have to watch your step while taking in the view |
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| Still climbing |
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| A natural campsite on a ridge sheltered from the wind |
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| Watch out for pricks on the trail |
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| several types of flowers were blooming in February at 6,000 feet. See the red bark? |
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| Trying to make an arty shot while eating a sandwich and composing the overture for new opera. |
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| some snow higher up |
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| on the ridge, the hiking was much easier |
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| yes, that is the trail |
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| Lots of nice plants on the hike |
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| up and evidently down |
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| there's our peek at the waterfall...now have to do some research to see if any trails will take us there; it was huge; bet is is amazing up close and personal |
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| The Romero Pools are pretty neat; the water does not look deep but a good foot or two and crystal clear. The areas of the pool where water lands are three to six feet in spots. Deep enough for a soak. |
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| small falls at the pools |
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| Let's head back to the car. |
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