While out in Ely I mixed up the riding with a couple of great hiking adventures. First I wanted to explore the watershed where I skied back in February, Berry Creek. I drove just past the campground and hiked up the 4x4 road.
I knew there were some big Aspen groves here and was hoping to find some good color. Low the trees were still mostly green.
Soon, splashes of fine color appeared.
These open glades provided one of the best ski runs of the season for me.
The road ends at the wilderness boundary where a faint, but pleasant trail begins.
Weather started to roll in late morning.
Down canyon and distant views.
South Schell Peak above the big basin at the head of the drainage.
The colors were pretty much prime here.
Fantastic!
After a super ride up Clive Creek (previous post), I decided to hike above Success Pass to the high point of the Duck Creek Range - a subrange of the Schell Creek Range.
The high point with swell Aspen groves on its upper flanks.
An old mining road took me high onto the south ridge of the peak where I continued cross country.
Great hiking in a stunning setting.
The views from the summit were sublime.
More color on the descent.
Camel Peak's upper northwest flank was cloaked in greens, yellows, oranges, and reds.
Last grove before heading to the truck.
Wonderful country.
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