There is a hard switchback in the middle of the trail, and a small clearing offers a view of Mount Elbert's summit off in the distance. The CT pushes uphill away from the creek (or plummets downhill towards the creek depending on which direction you are heading) from here.

Matthew

July 12, 2023

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There is a hard switchback in the middle of the trail, and a small clearing offers a view of Mount Elbert's summit off in the distance. The CT then pushes uphill away from the creek (or plummets downhill towards the creek, depending on which direction you are heading) from here.

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