Hiking in the Backyard

Another typical day in Colorado: sunshine, blue skies, and various shades of green and brown, red and yellow captivating the eyes. It was perfect weather for hiking. So, my dad and I set out to conquer one of the famed trails in our neighborhood--a trail I so often drive by when I'm home, but have not once managed to complete during all the years I've lived here. So today, was the day. Just me and my dad.

We tred steadily along the valley flat bottom, past the extravagant houses in Barrington Ridge, and began asending up the steep stone staircases sheltered by evergreens. We climbed up the rock wall, and through the Aspen grove to discover a spectacular view of Ken Caryl Valley and beyond.





It was fun to spot my own house, and identify the neighborhoods I once had friends in. I could easily pick out Bradford Elementary School, and the red sandstone rock formations in the South Valley. Beyond the hogback, I could see the skyscrapers in Denver and even DIA (Denver International Airport), the skies were just that clear.