On the trail.

Finally, hiking season is upon us in Colorado. Two weekends in a row we've gotten out. This weekend we tackled Ute Pass from Acorn Creek Trail north of Silverthorne (http://www.dillonrangerdistrict.com/trails/Acorn_Creek.pdf). 

We found total solitude during the climb, and ran into only a few hikers on the way down. There were beautiful wildflowers the entire way, even wild roses and clover, which I've never seen in Colorado before. And it's official, Ellie Mae LOVES hiking. She was way more excited this time than on her first long hike we did last weekend. She's a great trail dog, she stays close and listens to us, we couldn't ask for more. 

The view of the Gore Range from our hike. 

A stunning view. 

So many columbines (our state flower).

Ellie frolicking in the flowers. 

She had to lay down in the creek to cool off.