Photos from a hike at Herman Gulch, Colorado in September, 2018. This was a trail with plenty of beautiful scenery of mountain peaks, dense forest, open meadows, long views, creeks, and a lake. Though there was plenty of forest around, the trail was mostly exposed. It was not busy and fall was a great time of year to be there. Part of this trail is shared with the Continental Divide trail. Herman Lake is at the top, the presumed destination of this trail. However, there's lots to explore beyond the lake, including the base of Pettingell Peak.
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Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
Lots of vast meadows on this trail. Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
Herman Lake near the top with a rugged Mountain backdrop. Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
Herman Lake near the top of the Herman Gulch trail, Colorado. September, 2018.
Looking down from where I came. Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
Looking back. Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
Pettingell Peak from the East. Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
Looking West towards Pettingell Peak at Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
Looking towards Pettingell Peak in isolation near the top of Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
Lots of thick mud near the top. Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
Mud bowl near the top. Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
Feet sinking into the mud near the top. Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
Camouflaged bird near the top. Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
Looking back (East) near the top. Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
Herman Gulch, Colorado. September, 2018.
