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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 7h

I can't remember seeing a bluer lake in all of Colorado. Here it is in all its glory Blue Lake.

Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

On the Divide approaching Blue Lake (11,463'). The name is accurate and it is the head of El Rito Azul (The Blue Rite or The Blue Creek). It joins North Fork Conejos and Middle Fork Conejos at Three Forks. We will drop off to the east side of the Divide ridge.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Looking east at one of many ponds on this broad plateau.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Looking west at the CDT and Fish Creek Trail intersection. The valley here holds Navajo River. But the trail traverses the west side of the Divide over to Fish Lake.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We have climb back up to the Divide ridge, and again it opens up to a broad plateau just at treeline. The trail curves around to the ridge in the distance.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This is a look back to the north of both North Fork Conejos and Middle Fork Conejos just ahead of their confluence.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This waterfall is coming from Lake Ann which is the source of Middle Fork Conejos River.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Entering the deep alcove of Middle Fork Conejos River. At the right behind trees is part of Gunsight Pass (12,300').

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A better view of North Fork Conejos River.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I never get tired of these little stream crossings. They are always filled with flowers.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Compared to the Rio Blanco side of this double saddle, this side is the Conejos River drainage. In particular this is North Fork Conejos (Rabbit) River. This being the first of numerous streams making up the Conejos River. We remain in this drainage all the way to Cumbres Pass, the end of this trek.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Rio Blanco valley, flows eventually into the San Juan River.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Lunch break sitting in the saddle (12,200'). Beyond us is the Rio Blanco drainage.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We made a hairpin turn back at that talus field and will have a brief encounter with the Divide ridge.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Looking back northwest up Adams Fork Creek with Summit Peak and Montezuma Peak in the background.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Corydalis caseana, Sierra Fumewort is in the Poppy family. Found growing in a shaded clearing as we begin our climb out of Adams Fork Creek.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Some interesting hoodoos along Adams Fork Creek.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The CDT follows Adams Fork Creek down stream for little while as the Divide ridge (on our right) throws a few little hurdles in the way.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This campsite included a practice rock climbing wall.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Passed over that broad plain in rain, small hail, and lightning to this ravine. It offered some protection and made a nice campsite. This is the beginning of Adams Fork Creek which joins Conejos River at Platoro Reservoir.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Not exactly the area you want to be in when thunder and lightning are close.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A look back to the north as the afternoon showers build.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The trial can be seen opposite the pond, passing through talus and grass.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This is the last saddle before the traverse around Summit Peak. On the west side of the saddle is Quartz Creek drainage.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

One last look down Treasure Creek drainage.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Note to followers: I've been out into the high country and have had a few family events, but I'm back now and owe you 17 posts. This one is a bonus.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Climbing to the next saddle offers a view into the Treasure Creek drainage. This Treasure Creek flows east to the Conejos River.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Entering the last wilderness area that the CDT travels through. South San Juan Wilderness is 158,790 acres and believed to be the last available habitat for Grizzly Bears in Colorado.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

When there is only one thing to look at while hiking it gets a lot of photo attention.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Montezuma Peak is still a way off, but from here you start to feel very small in all of this openness.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Looking back to the northeast. The flat top mountain is the first view of Prospect Mountain (12,245')

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Unnamed mountain, but I would like to propose Mount Angel Wings.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our trail fades into another flower moment.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Traverse of Long Trek Mountain is complete as we set our sights on Montezuma Peak. The mountain in the center is not on the Divide ridge but below its cliff face is Crater Lake. The Lake is so far below the Divide ridge that it remained hidden from our view.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Looking to the northwest from the saddle before we begin traversing Long Trek Mountain's east face. Crater Lake is below and hidden by the ridge but the Crater Creek drainage is on the left of this arm ridge and Elwood Creek is on the right. Both flow into East Fork San Juan River.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A look back at Elwood Pass, Prospect Creek drainage, and a "fin" in the Divide ridge that we traversed around.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The trail travels through another broad plateau before we traverse along the east face of Long Trek Mountain.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Long Trek Mountain with Montezuma Peak (13,150) behind. Montezuma Peak also sits on the Divide ridge.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Climbing towards Long Trek Mountain (12,866'). It sits on the Divide. We will traverse around its east face.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Prospect Mountain (12,245') in the morning sunlight.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Looking east at South Mountain (12,555') left and Cropsy Mountain (12,578') right.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Hanging out at Elwood Pass waiting for two of our party that took one of the side trials. They eventually got a ride here in the back of a pickup.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The area near Elwood Pass is a little tricky because this is another livestock grazing area with numerous side trails and our own trail fades out in this grassy plain.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We are getting closer to Elwood Pass and can see the top of Montezuma Peak (center).

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The trail stays mostly on the Divide ridge. There is a little back and forth with cairns to help keep you on track.

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Continental Divide Trail - CO @cdtrail-co.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

As we move along the Divide ridge there is only one area to look at and it is this group of unnamed mountains.

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