While exploring the Going to the Sun Road along the west entrance of Glacier National Park, we decided to hike along the Trail of the Cedars Nature trail.  We crossed a small bridge over Avalanche Gorge and were rewarded with a beautiful gorge with swiftly moving Avalanche Creek bordered by a wonderful mossy rock canyon.  The area feels like a rain forest with enormous trees and a lush green underbrush all around.  Stock Image #20100607-145928
The remains of Crystal Mill are a great reminder of Colorado's mining history.  The mill rises majestically over the Crystal River and provides a great photo opportunity during the wonderful Aspen fall colors.  It is located on a very rough four-wheel-drive road and can be accessed through either Marble or Crested Butte.  Plan on hiking at least a little as the drive is very dangerous and the sections after Lizard Lake get very narrow and windy as you progress towards the old ruins.  Stock Image #20090919-155449
While exploring the Going to the Sun Road along the west entrance of Glacier National Park, we decided to hike along the Trail of the Cedars Nature trail.  We crossed a small bridge over Avalanche Gorge and were rewarded with a beautiful gorge with swiftly moving Avalanche Creek bordered by a wonderful mossy rock canyon.  The area feels like a rain forest with enormous trees and a lush green underbrush all around.  Stock Image #20100607-145928
While exploring the Going to the Sun Road along the west entrance of Glacier National Park, we decided to hike along the Trail of the Cedars Nature trail.  We crossed a small bridge over Avalanche Gorge and were rewarded with a beautiful gorge with swiftly moving Avalanche Creek bordered by a wonderful mossy rock canyon.  The area feels like a rain forest with enormous trees and a lush green underbrush all around.  Stock Image #20100607-145643
The remains of Crystal Mill are a great reminder of Colorado's mining history.  The mill rises majestically over the Crystal River and provides a great photo opportunity during the wonderful Aspen fall colors.  It is located on a very rough four-wheel-drive road and can be accessed through either Marble or Crested Butte.  Plan on hiking at least a little as the drive is very dangerous and the sections after Lizard Lake get very narrow and windy as you progress towards the old ruins.  Stock Image #20090919-155449
The remains of Crystal Mill are a great reminder of Colorado's mining history.  The mill rises majestically over the Crystal River and provides a great photo opportunity during the wonderful Aspen fall colors.  It is located on a very rough four-wheel-drive road and can be accessed through either Marble or Crested Butte.  Plan on hiking at least a little as the drive is very dangerous and the sections after Lizard Lake get very narrow and windy as you progress towards the old ruins.  Stock Image #20090919-161621
While exploring the Going to the Sun Road along the west entrance of Glacier National Park, we decided to hike along the Trail of the Cedars Nature trail.  We crossed a small bridge over Avalanche Gorge and were rewarded with a beautiful gorge with swiftly moving Avalanche Creek bordered by a wonderful mossy rock canyon.  The area feels like a rain forest with enormous trees and a lush green underbrush all around.  Stock Image #20100607-145928
While exploring the Going to the Sun Road along the west entrance of Glacier National Park, we decided to hike along the Trail of the Cedars Nature trail.  We crossed a small bridge over Avalanche Gorge and were rewarded with a beautiful gorge with swiftly moving Avalanche Creek bordered by a wonderful mossy rock canyon.  The area feels like a rain forest with enormous trees and a lush green underbrush all around.  Stock Image #20100607-145643
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