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Hiked Royal Gorge, CO
« on: February 15, 2010, 08:55:52 PM »
Some classmates and I went for a day hike today at Royal Gorge.  We probably went 1000 feet down the gorge, almost reaching the river.  Saw some great scenery.  Here are some pics.

























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Re: Hiked Royal Gorge, CO
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2010, 09:04:47 PM »
That's some pretty tall country.  Looks like good mule deer country in the background.  Nice pics!

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Re: Hiked Royal Gorge, CO
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2010, 09:08:07 PM »
It's very mule deer country.  Saw lots of sign, no deer though.




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Re: Hiked Royal Gorge, CO
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2010, 09:54:49 PM »
Seems like if you got off the beaten path in that rocky country, you could see some bruisers.  Those long ridges in the background looks pretty bucky.   :)

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Re: Hiked Royal Gorge, CO
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2010, 10:20:57 PM »
Awsome pics! 8) Looks like big muley county and kitty cat country.
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Re: Hiked Royal Gorge, CO
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2010, 10:56:39 AM »
Funny you should mention cats.  We were constantly scanning for them.  We saw some tracks but they were to small for cougar.  Bobcat maybe?  My calves are so sore today.  LOL!




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Re: Hiked Royal Gorge, CO
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2010, 02:59:12 PM »
Looks like a great hike and beautiful scenery.  My hip flexors started aching looking at these.  Hopefully you didn't have to do too much side-hilling.
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Re: Hiked Royal Gorge, CO
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2010, 07:40:05 PM »
Looks like great country!

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Re: Hiked Royal Gorge, CO
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2010, 08:41:54 AM »
Woah...sure hope you packed a lunch?  Why do you suppose you didn't see a critters?
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Re: Hiked Royal Gorge, CO
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2010, 11:17:03 AM »
Middle of the day maybe?  And we weren't exactly being quiet.




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Re: Hiked Royal Gorge, CO
« Reply #10 on: February 17, 2010, 11:21:43 AM »
reminds me of afganistan

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Re: Hiked Royal Gorge, CO
« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2010, 05:37:19 PM »
Wow, thats some awesome country!  That area would be some tough, fun hunting!
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