Lush Vegetation At Rifle Falls State Park, Rifle, Colorado.

Perimeter Trail

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From what I recall, we only did part of the perimeter trail in Ouray this day. I remember finding it way more tiring than I was expecting! This is a classic trail. It has so many dimensions--waterfall, gorges, baby baths, aspen groves, meadows that open up to views of Mt. Abrams, Hayden Mountain... I did do the complete trail the year before in July 2015. I think there was a bit of renovation completed on the trail between those times. I also remember specifically that I did not do any online research prior to hitting the trail, and I went and asked the Visitor’s Center where the trailhead was. Oh, only right across the street! But I do wish I had read this blog post first, from Rocky Mountain Hiking Trails. Below are a few half-assed shots of the part of the trail that we did. I probably didn’t have enough strength to lift my arm. Oh, and it looks like there were some pretty trees in bloom in town, too. 

Interested in updates made to the trail? This’ll help you out. 

Telluride, Colorado - by David Iwane

San Juan Mountains, Colorado - by Guy Schmickle

When I only have ten minute breaks in between a full day of sessions

Eating lunch and snacks look like:

When I’m told I need to find another available clinician to take over a crisis walk-in if the session is taking longer and begins to extend into the time I’m supposed to meet with my scheduled client, I’m just like…

Blue Mesa Reservoir by Joel Colorado

The Castle

Capitol Reef National Park, Utah

Trail off into the mist….

Naches Peak Loop, Mount Rainier