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Geoff Weatherford (geoffw)  > Colorado Trail Hiking > North Inlet Trail, RMNP, Colorado September 20, 2008
This is a fall hike up North Inlet stream in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.
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Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > Last year, September 20 to be exact, I decided to take a trip into an area of RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park) that I'd never hike in before.  It was fall and if I was lucky, I'd see a few nice colorful aspen up in the high country.  One thing I wouldn't see is a hunter.  Another reason for heading into RMNP at this time of year.
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > I cruised over Trailridge road and the weather was looking quite nice.  Not many clouds and pretty mild.  It took me a few minutes to find the trail head, but at least there was plenty of parking.  I actually had to park in an upper "overflow" area.
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > Once I locked my car up and took off, I headed back down to the trail head parking area.
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > And a quick glance at the sign.  I normally, if it's at all convenient, try and take a quick look at the trailhead message boards.  They usually have a nice map to look at (in case I don't : ), some background history, and any emergency messages of trail closures, etc.  This one was a typical well done park message board.  I read it over and took off down the trail.
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > The first part of the trail follows an old road that, as far as I could tell, was only partially used.  There is a sign that says to stay on the first so many miles of the trail as it passes through some private land.  But, since it's all very pretty looking, and no traffic to speak of, it's a very pleasant walk.  This first few miles of the trail is an excellent place to take very young children.  They can run up an down the road and not get into any trouble (and hopefully sleep good that night : )
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > The trail/road goes through some aspen for a while and then breaks out into some rather extensive patches of meadows.  This is looking back towards the aspens after exiting them.  They were "just" barely starting to get a little fall color.
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > Here is a photo of, I think, the lower North Inlet.  The trail/road goes right past it and allows for a great picnic area for a short hike with children.
Geoff Weatherford (geoffw) > OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Last year, September 20 to be exact, I decided to take a trip into an area of RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park) that I'd never hike in before. It was fall and if I was lucky, I'd see a few nice colorful aspen up in the high country. One thing I wouldn't see is a hunter. Another reason for heading into RMNP at this time of year.
 > Last year, September 20 to be exact, I decided to take a trip into an area of RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park) that I'd never hike in before.  It was fall and if I was lucky, I'd see a few nice colorful aspen up in the high country.  One thing I wouldn't see is a hunter.  Another reason for heading into RMNP at this time of year.
Last year, September 20 to be exact, I decided to take a trip into an area of RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park) that I'd never hike in before. It was fall and if I was lucky, I'd see a few nice colorful aspen up in the high country. One thing I wouldn't see is a hunter. Another reason for heading into RMNP at this time of year.
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