Friday, August 20, 2021
Pole Hill Sunset Run


The weather took a turn the night prior - a cold front came through and dropped a reasonable bit of rain. This might clear some smoke from the sky - a bit improved - but long views still ended up with some haze. Temps were nice to a tad on the cool side - winter coats were put to use with a no-top-no-doors jeep ride.

Invited were a couple guests from Loveland. With the jeep having only one spare seat I'd need another vehicle joining in that would have a spare seat. A couple spare seats were available - a nice evening enjoyed by all.










On the road to Glen Haven - some horses enjoying a nice field.




Snacks at the Glen Haven General Store, nicely enjoyed, we're dropping down into Estes Park







On the trail. We'll make two "counter clockwise" loops tonight - leaving a nice overlook spot for last / nearing sunset.







The mix of tree types







One of the campsite spots - facing southeast




Same spot - exposing for the sky to see the mountains




The large meadow






















Looking north










Longs Peak, center, in the haze




Looking over south Estes Park













The last bit of sunset







The Notch




and the crumbling boards nearby




Looking at Lake Estes