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Starting down the Canyon Trail.
Nov 1, 2021 near La Junta, CO
Sandstone rock outcroppings along the trail.
Nov 1, 2021 near La Junta, CO
Sandstone rock outcroppings.
Nov 1, 2021 near La Junta, CO
Well signed junction to Mesa Trail
Nov 1, 2021 near La Junta, CO
Prickly pear cactus along the trail.
Nov 1, 2021 near La Junta, CO
Singletrack trail across the prairie.
Nov 1, 2021 near La Junta, CO
Well marked trail across the prairie.
Nov 1, 2021 near La Junta, CO
Evening light on Vogel Canyon
Nov 1, 2021 near La Junta, CO
Brown tarantulas are common in the fall.
Nov 1, 2021 near La Junta, CO
Section of the trail heading away from the visitor's center
Sep 6, 2021 near Las Animas, CO
A wagon and canon sit alongside the paved walkway that leads to the visitor parking area.
Jun 29, 2019 near La Junta, CO
The trail passes a couple of teepees as it makes its way to the fort.
Jun 29, 2019 near La Junta, CO
Sustained by the Arkansas River, this grove of cottonwood trees provides relief in the heat of the day and helped people survive on the Plains in the 1800s and 1900s.
Jun 29, 2019 near La Junta, CO
Looking toward the high plains and the entrance to the historic site.
Jun 29, 2019 near La Junta, CO
The trail is essentially a mowed path along the river as it heads toward the bottom lands where trees grow in abundance.
Jun 29, 2019 near La Junta, CO
Bent's Old Fort as seen from the banks of the Arkansas River.
Jun 29, 2019 near La Junta, CO
The Arkansas River runs next to the fort. After an evening of thundershowers, the river runs higher than normal.
Jun 29, 2019 near La Junta, CO
A small rabbit sits next to the trail along the marsh. The marsh is a great place to see animals and birds throughout the day.
Jun 29, 2019 near La Junta, CO
Bent's Old Fort and the marsh next to it can be seen from the start of the trail.
Jun 29, 2019 near La Junta, CO
On the left side of the trail, you get a great view of the high plains which stretch off into the distance.
Jun 26, 2019 near Eads, CO
Looking back, you get a great view of the monument and the high plains.
Jun 26, 2019 near Eads, CO
The end of the trail, with benches to rest and sweeping views of the valley.
Jun 26, 2019 near Eads, CO
You can see the trail meandering through the high plains. You'll notice there is no shade, so make sure to bring plenty of water, apply sunscreen, and wear a hat.
Jun 26, 2019 near Eads, CO
View of the trees that line Sand Creek.
Jun 26, 2019 near Eads, CO
View of the repatriation site.
Jun 26, 2019 near Eads, CO
The monument on the top of the hill overlooking where the Indian villages were.
Jun 24, 2019 near Eads, CO
The views from the trail are stunning, especially if there are clouds in the sky. Looking back at the monument from the trail really conveys the vastness of the plains.
Jun 24, 2019 near Eads, CO
The pergola at the monument on the hill allows visitors a chance to sit and reflect upon the events that happened here in November 1864.
Jun 24, 2019 near Eads, CO
Looking back at the visitor center that sits in a copse of trees in the middle of the high plains.
Jun 24, 2019 near Eads, CO
Flowers of many varieties bloom along the trail in the spring time.
Jun 24, 2019 near Eads, CO
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