Silverthorne Alt

• Day:  81
• Start:  0
• End:  15
• Miles:  15
• Hours:  5
• High temp:  73
• Low temp:  44
• People met:  too many to count

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Pleasant morning, but ominous western sky

Today I complete the alternative route using a bike trail between Copper Mountain and Silverthorne. A pleasant walk along a dam, beaver ponds and rugged mountains. 

Atop the dam

The Colorado Rockies are a big source of minerals. Appearantly someone started their own little mine right off the trail. 

Beaver pond

Well the beaver was actually enjoying a morning swim, as I readied my camera to preserve the moment for you he dove out of sight leaving only gentle rings of water. 

Looks like this guy's pond needs refilling, perhaps a little work on the dam might help. 

Section complete, I grab another breakfast in Frisco at the Butterhorn Cafe. 

Butterhorn Cafe

The afternoon has deteriorated to a steady rain lasting well into the evening. I seek refuge back at my room, good call to avoid the storm.