Trip Journal – Page 34 – Sagebrush Trails

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CT Hike Day 4, July 3, Monday
Start: S5 mile 10.6, CT mile 67.7
End: S6 mile 14.3, CT mile 86
Miles walked: 18.3

During a short descent into Kenosha Pass, I could see snow-capped mountains ahead. I was told later that the pass is famous for its aspens during fall colors, quite busy with visitors.

Wetland Gulch

CT Day 3, July 2, Sunday
Start: S4 mile 1, CT mile 41.5
End: S5 mile 10.6, CT mile 67.7
Miles walked: 26.2

The day started with a walk along an old roadbed, entering into Lost Creek Wilderness.

Diverting from the road to single-track in a brisk climb, we arrive at a wetland, where the ground is too moist to allow tree growth.

Quiet and Fast

CT Day 2, July 1, Saturday
Start: Section 2 (S2) mile 0.5
End: S4 mile 1.0, CT mile 41.5
Miles walked: 24.2

Mist over the Platte starts the day.

Section 2 had areas that used to be forest, but fire or clear-cut had transformed to high grassland.