Ellis Trail, Zirkel Mountains, CO July 3, 2009

I could hear, and occasionally see through the trees, a small stream off to my right. According to my map, it is the South Fork of Hog Park Creek. According to the map, there is a 2-3 mile stretch that falls between where the Ellis Trail crosses it down to where the stream finally runs into the other roads further down in Hog Park. Could be a pretty nice and secluded hike. Not sure what the fishing potential would be. I saw where a trail headed down towards the stream and decided to take a quick look.

Very pretty set of secluded meadows. A family could hike in this far (3 miles) and do an overnight camp here. During part of the summer you might want to make sure you had plenty of mosquito repellent. But, there were none around today. Still too early and cool in the season.