24: Lost Creek Wilderness

Nice pics, I love rocky terrain like that. Your dog is beautiful.

Nice little outing Andy. Good to see Flurry still at your side going strong.

Great trip. Lovely dog (what kind?). Unfortunately, I don't bring my dog on the trail because of the bears up here. Otherwise, she'd be with me all the time.

I am finding that 24s are great ways to deal with stress and busy schedules. I still love longer trips, but these are great ways to stay refueled when time is tight.

Great trip report, Andy. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks guys! I got her from a Border Collie rescue, but I'm thinking she has something else in her as well. She loves to hike and goes on all of my trips.

As for 24s, I completely agree! That's what most of my trips are, or close to it at least. I have 3 day weekends now, but find that I really just enjoy the simplicity and minimal preparation of a 24 hour trip.

Andy, Great pics, .. even the burned area is kind of scenic.

Welcome to Colorado Andy!

"Driving in, I see more of the Hayman Burn. A series of signs reads: "Look how the forest that you so admire goes up in smoke with a single fire.""

You'll have to learn your burn areas now that you are here. :) The signs are in the Buffalo Creek burn area but that is the Hayman burn area at the TH.

"Happy prior to the climb to McCurdy Park."

This was my favorite part. I remember going up ii the first time and being really tired and thinking: "If only I had a hammock, I could just camp right here". :)

That is a beautiful area and even great pics just don't do it justice.