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Some of Paint Mines finest.
Mar 4, 2015 near Ellicott, CO
Allosaurus dinosaur print
May 20, 2019 near La Junta, CO
Spires and walls with their protective caps
Feb 27, 2015 near Ellicott, CO
The end of the trail, with benches to rest and sweeping views of the valley.
Jun 26, 2019 near Eads, CO
The trail along the Purgatoire River
May 20, 2019 near La Junta, CO
Great trail along the valley floor
May 20, 2019 near La Junta, CO
Spring in full bloom on the canyon floor
May 20, 2019 near La Junta, CO
An awesome painted spire.
Mar 4, 2015 near Ellicott, CO
Painted rock!
Mar 4, 2015 near Ellicott, CO
West side of Paint Mines Park
Feb 27, 2015 near Ellicott, CO
Interesting ice formations along the trail
Feb 27, 2015 near Ellicott, CO
Evening light on Vogel Canyon
Nov 1, 2021 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
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
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 repatriation site.
Jun 26, 2019 near Eads, CO
View into Withers Canyon
May 20, 2019 near La Junta, CO
A lush little valley in Paint Mines.
Mar 4, 2015 near Ellicott, CO
Open fields set to the tune of smooth painted rock.
Mar 4, 2015 near Ellicott, CO
Beautiful rock formations
Mar 4, 2015 near Ellicott, CO
Looks like these rocks have a cavity...
Mar 4, 2015 near Ellicott, CO
Lush vegetation with the perfect backdrop.
Mar 4, 2015 near Ellicott, CO
Paint Mines Park white formations
Feb 27, 2015 near Ellicott, CO
Well marked trail across the prairie.
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
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
The beautiful curves of smooth rock.
Mar 4, 2015 near Ellicott, CO
Who painted these rocks??
Mar 4, 2015 near Ellicott, CO
Walking through a colorful gully
Feb 27, 2015 near Ellicott, CO
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