I returned to hike Mt. Falcon Park this morning.
That means at least 3 things….
- The Walker estate is still there. It hasn’t changed much since it burned down following a lightning strike in 1918.
2. I drove past the famous Indian Hills Community Center sign. It changes all the time. For previous offerings, see here. Current cheesy pizza pun, below.
3. Last but not least, I got in 5 good hiking miles before temps heated up beyond my melting point. This morning’s route included: Parmalee Trail to Meadow Trail to Old Ute Trail to Castle Trail, then returned to Parmalee.
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Bonus old movie reference: Why is “Old Ute” an oxymoron? For answer, check out clip from “My Cousin Vinny,” here. Gotta love Joe Pesci and Fred Gwynn. And let’s not forget the incomparable Marissa Tomei, here. They just don’t make ’em like this any more!
When in Aspen, only climb the Ute Trail if you are in search of a mega-cardio workout. It ain’t long but it is steep. (Long here is a relative term – after the Ute you transition to the Aspen Mountain trails which go above 13K’