We FINALLY hiked to the highest point of the Flatirons! Bill took an extra day off of work over Thanksgiving so that we could hike Bear Peak with his dad. We could not have asked for a more beautiful day to complete this 6 hour hike – it was 62 degrees with clear skies and at the top you could see along the continental divide and all the way to Wyoming. The start of the trail is less than 100 yards from Bill and Judy’s condo and it is a strenuous hike up the Fern Canyon Trail (3,000 feet elevation gain). We came down the trail off the back which is more of a gradual descent. It just opened last week due to fire damage and was pretty eerie to see the charred rocks and trees along the path. In true Boulder fashion we were passed by several trail runners who were running to the top of the peak and then on to various other summits in the area, lol.

The hike was a highlight of our Fall and we look forward to doing it again SOON!

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