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Grouse hen. These birds can take you by surprise as they often wait to the last minute to fly away and they fly away with a sudden loud flourish of wings beats.
Jul 6, 2024 near Nucla, CO
One of the dramatic views along the trail.
Jul 6, 2024 near Nucla, CO
Looking south-east on the descent near the west end of the trail. The trail is quite faint. Fire was in 2018.
Jul 6, 2024 near Nucla, CO
View from Lower Bench Trail looking west towards Utah. Fire was in 2018.
Jul 6, 2024 near Nucla, CO
Stock pond at the top of the trail. Parking near by for a possble long car shuttle.
Jun 5, 2022 near Gateway, CO
Pretty meadow beside the trail.
Jun 5, 2022 near Gateway, CO
Yes, the trail goes up there.
Feb 9, 2022 near Palisade, CO
Palisade, Mount Garfield and Grand Junction
Feb 9, 2022 near Palisade, CO
Hoodoos in the valley below the trail.
Feb 9, 2022 near Palisade, CO
Watch for this sharp easy to miss turn.
Feb 9, 2022 near Palisade, CO
A rain storm moved this culvert into the canyon wash. Trail heads into the canyon to the left of this culvert.
Feb 9, 2022 near Palisade, CO
Within the canyon
Feb 9, 2022 near Palisade, CO
Cool patterns in the rocks on the cliff walls.
Feb 8, 2022 near Palisade, CO
In the spring and summer you can often find delightful wildflowers offering a splash a color on your hike. But come winter it is the lichen that add the eye popping colored fun. What do the patterns "say" to you??
Dec 6, 2020 near Loma, CO
Mormon Tea is a common plant in Western Colorado. Navajo Indians are said to have made a cough medicine from the tops, while Mormons made a tea that is supposedly a laxative.
Dec 6, 2020 near Loma, CO
A dashing view with my friend's dog Dash.
Dec 6, 2020 near Loma, CO
The short narrow section is a favorite spot along the trail.
Dec 6, 2020 near Loma, CO
The Colorado River winds its way through the desert sandstone.
Dec 6, 2020 near Loma, CO
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