Ouzel Falls, RMNP 9/2015
photos by Sigrid Freese
photos by Sigrid Freese
Sigrid Freese -
Just 8 of us had a lovely day for a hike to Ouzel Falls in Rocky Mtn. NP. The trail suffered some damage in the 2013 floods, now mostly repaired. Biggest loss was the total destruction of the bridge that crossed the river below the falls which gave access to the higher trail heading to Ouzel Lake. Much stronger bridge is almost finished and due to open in about a month. It's higher above the river and has a base of steel girders so should last until the park's bi-centennial in 2115. A few aspen were turning along the trail, but did not see any evidence of change on a trip to Marble this weekend. |