The hike from Lockett's Meadow up to the Inner Basin has been something of a tradition; I think our first hike here was in 1989. Our last visit was in 2009 (
summarized here, with some older photos).
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| In the aspen-switchback zone. |
Then there was a pretty massive fire north of Flagstaff, and the road leading up to Lockett's Meadow was shut down sometime in 2010. Good news: the road reopened in September 2012.
So we took a trip to Flagstaff. Did the hike on Saturday, October 6. Presumably as a result of the fire, they rerouted the trail - all for the good, we think. The trail now features an amazing stretch of switchbacks with mild elevation gain through a huge stand of nearly 100% aspens. The effect is dazzling.
Plus we love hanging around Flagstaff - have figured out the restaurants and hotel that work best. Delightful dinners at Tinderbox, lunch at Criollo and Cuvee 928, breakfast at Macy's, Lumberyard Brewery visits, etc. I enjoy traveling with my little pal.
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| Taken from window at end of hallway right outside our hotel room. Morning of hike. |
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| A few aspens hadn't changed color. |
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| End of trail - Inner Basin. |
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| PJ in aspen-switchback zone. |
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| Inner Basin scene. |
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| PJ scampering into a blaze of color. |
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| I love pictures of winding paths. |
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