Hiking through Frazer Meadow and up Ralston Roost in Golden Gate Canyon State Park

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Heather and I went on a hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park.  We hiked up to Frazer Meadow through stands of aspens losing their golden leaves.


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In another week, all of the leaves will be gone.


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IMG_7948An old homesteader cabin in Frazer Meadow.


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We will have to come back here in the spring.


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Up on Ralston Roost looking out toward the Continental Divide.

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The continental divide and the hills to the east.

 

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A closeup of the continental divide. Click on the photo for a full-size version.  The view is outstanding.

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Heather took a photo of me while I was photographing the panorama.


IMG_7990Heather up on Ralston Roost.


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IMG_7995The last hurrah of fall.


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Heading down from Ralston Roost looking to the northeast.


IMG_8002What a great hike!  We went about six miles and gained/lost about 1000 feet.