Trail Work and beautiful views

I started back up the trail and 10 minutes later, I heard the familiar rustling sounds again. She and her baby were also inching their way up through the woods. But rather than spook her further, I kept going. I doubted with her baby in tow she'd get all that close to me, and I certainly didn't want her to feel the need to defend themselves. I was blessed with getting that close to them, and I enjoyed the sight.

There were quite a few people on the trails today, including what appeared to be a youth group heading to explore the Ice Caves, and quite a few mothers and daughters. Just as I was finishing up my work, I ran into two hikers, one of whom had a nice gash above his left eye and another nifty bloody patch on his lip.

An unfortunate encounter with a big branch or a rock, I asked. It was the latter. Ohhhh, I can empathize with that! He said he was initially dizzy but was feeling fine now. If you read this: I hope you're not achy and sore today!

I veered off at Scar Trail, where there was some Indian Pipe along the side.

Then, I veered off onto the Durand cut-off to see some incredible views. Only the thinnest and scantiest of clouds were seen atop Madison and one of the Adams (I'm not sure which one I can see from there though I'm guessing it's not the main Adams peak). The views out to the valley and the mountains beyond were seemingly endless.

Absolutely gorgeous day in the mountains!

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