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| Aspens in Peak Color at the Echo Cliffs |
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| Rock Outcrop at the Ridge Overlook of Rainbow Saddle |
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| Little Falls |
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| On Break at the Ridge Overlook |
I didn't take my real camera because I didn't think this hike would have such wonderful views. Boy, was I wrong! Six hikers started up from the Echo Trailhead and connected with the South Loop Trail. At Rainbow Junction, one mile up from the South Loop Trailhead, we turned to the left. At the top of the hill, we turned right and headed up the ridge until we reached a large rock outcrop. Here, we had a great view of Rainbow Saddle. Someday, I really wish a trail will be made from this ridge up to the saddle. Since the Carpenter I Fire in 2013, there has not been a decent way to climb Harris Peak. This route would be great but, right now, there is too much fallen debris in the way. We came back down the ridge and turned right onto the old fire road. Although I have hiked this fire road loop twice since the fire, at this point, it is almost impassable on the top side. We climbed over the hill to connect with the lower side of the loop and finished the circle. After descending the South Loop Trail and continuing over the Echo Trail, we took the Little Falls Trail up to see the running water. We passed this adorable group of three women and nine young kids who were also climbing up to see the waterfall. It was a very enjoyable day.
Stats: 5.5 miles; 1600' gain; 3.5 hours
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| Harris Peak and Rainbow Saddle from Ridge Overlook |
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| Six on the Trail (add Mike) |
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| Enjoying another Break at Little Falls |
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