For our Labor Day hike we hiked the Santa Barbara trail, a hike I had done many years ago as a backpack in an attempt to reach Truchas Peak. The hike start at the Santa Barbara Campground and is fairly level for the first mile.
After about a mile, the trail splits into three. We took the West Fork.
Rio Santa Barbara.
I had memories from years ago of a a rushing river I crossed with great difficulty carrying a pack. The river now has a bridge ...
Another mile or so further we discovered a gorgeous meadow, with several campsites beckoning. As you can see, we were 2-3 weeks early for full fall colors.
Entertainment at our lunch spot by the river.
The end goal for today's hike: Chimayosos Peak in the background. I highly recommend this hike. It has rocky peaks, aspen, a river, great backpacking campsites, beautiful meadows and even lakes and a waterfall (we didn't make it that far.)
Glad you had fun hiking, beautiful scenic places!
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