![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15563a.jpg)
Second information sign: And Nowhere Else (view S) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15564a.jpg)
Lots of tall Ponderosa Pine in this area (view SW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15565a.jpg)
The butterfly-food plants like open areas (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15566a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail (view SW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15567a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail (view SW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15568a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail approaching view of ski area and information sign |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/IMG_38648a.jpg)
Information sign: Restoration for rare plants and butterflies |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15570a.jpg)
Part of the local water delivery system just outside the fence |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15571a.jpg)
Lee Canyon Ski Resort area (view S From Bristlecone Trail) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/IMG_60945a.jpg)
Quaking Aspen provide festive color during fall (view SW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15572a.jpg)
Fence along trail to prevent habitat trampling |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15573a.jpg)
Fence ends along the left side of the trail (view SW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/IMG_60946a.jpg)
More Quaking Aspen providing festive color during fall (view SW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15574a.jpg)
Fence ends along the right side of the trail (view SW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15575a.jpg)
Trail crosses Lee Canyon Wash (view SW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15576a.jpg)
Sign at edge of Lee Canyon wash (view SE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15577a.jpg)
Sign directs winter skiers to the Lee Canyon Ski Resort (view SE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15578a.jpg)
Across Lee Canyon Wash, a warning sign (view SW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15579a.jpg)
Watch for unexploded projectiles used at the ski resort (view S) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15580a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail continues up Lee Canyon Wash (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15581a.jpg)
Multiple trailing in Lee Canyon Wash (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15582a.jpg)
Multiple trails soon merge into one trail (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15583a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail crosses to south side of Lee Canyon Wash (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15584a.jpg)
Lots of Common Juniper growing along Lee Canyon Wash (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15585a.jpg)
Lots of trees in this area (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15586a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail approaching a switchback (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15587a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail switches back up the hillside (view SE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15588a.jpg)
Turning the second (last) switchback (view SE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15589a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail continues across hillside above the wash (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15590a.jpg)
White Fir mix with Ponderosa and Limber pines (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15591a.jpg)
The trail drifts back towards Lee Canyon wash (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15592a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail winds through the forest (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15593a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail approaching a nice log to sit on (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15594a.jpg)
Only a few logs along the trail invite hikers to sit and relax (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/IMG_60947a.jpg)
More Quaking Aspen providing festive color during fall (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15595a.jpg)
The Aspen area provides a few camping spots (view SW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15596a.jpg)
More potential campsites (view SW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15597a.jpg)
Quaking Aspen provides bright green color during summer (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/IMG_60950a.jpg)
More Quaking Aspen providing festive color during fall (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15598a.jpg)
A use-trail departs to a picnic spot (view N from Bristlecone Trail) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15599a.jpg)
Common Juniper and Limber Pine along the trail (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15600a.jpg)
This area feels like a deep, dark woods during summer (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15601a.jpg)
Common Juniper and White Fir along the trail (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15602a.jpg)
Little is left of Lee Canyon Wash here at the headwaters (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15603a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail continues up Lee Canyon Wash (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15604a.jpg)
Bristlecone trail starts curving to the right (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15605a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail continues curving to the right (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15606a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail approaching Old Bristlecone Trail junction (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/IMG_60953a.jpg)
Hiker turning left onto Old Bristlecone Trail (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15608a.jpg)
Old Bristlecone Trail (view W from Bristlecone Trail) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15609a.jpg)
Old Bristlecone Trail (view W from Bristlecone Trail) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15610a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail passing Old Bristlecone Trail (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15611a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail departing Lee Canyon Wash (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15612a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail now traverses sunny hillsides (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15613a.jpg)
West face of Mummy Mountain (view E from Bristlecone Trail) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15614a.jpg)
Open, rocky hillsides with conifers (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15615a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail passing White Fir trees (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15616a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail passing White Fir and Ponderosa Pine (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15617a.jpg)
Lots of Ponderosa Pine on these dry hillsides (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15618a.jpg)
Lots of White Fir on these dry hillsides too (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15619a.jpg)
Always watch for bicycle riders on Bristlecone Trail (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15620a.jpg)
More sunny, dry hillsides (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15621a.jpg)
Trail ahead can be seen (view N from Bristlecone Trail) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15622a.jpg)
Hikers on the trail ahead (view N from Bristlecone Trail) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15623a.jpg)
Hikers on the trail ahead (zoom-view N from Bristlecone Trail) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15624a.jpg)
More sunny, dry hillsides (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15625a.jpg)
A log in the shade provides a nice place to sit and relax (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15626a.jpg)
In this area, the grade begins to increase (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15627a.jpg)
The trail climbs somewhat steeply into a side canyon (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15628a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail crossing the side canyon (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15629a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail exiting the side canyon (view E) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15630a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail passing a big Ponderosa at a moderate grade (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15631a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail climbing around a rocky outcrop (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15632a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail winding into the last side canyon (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15633a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail passing another large Ponderosa Pine (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15634a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail passing under a large Bristlecone Pine (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15635a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail traversing rocky hillside (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15636a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail climbing steeply towards a ridgeline (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15637a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail traversing more rocky hillsides (view E) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15638a.jpg)
Bristlecone trail approaching the crest of the ridge (view E) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15639a.jpg)
The trail switchbacks onto the crest of the Ridge (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15640a.jpg)
South Sister Peak (view NE from switchback) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15641a.jpg)
Lee Canyon and Sheep Range in the distance (view E) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15642a.jpg)
West Face of Mummy Mountain (view E from switchback) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15643a.jpg)
The trail switchbacks onto the crest of the Ridge (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15644a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail arriving at Highpoint Ridge (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15647a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail at Highpoint Ridge (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15645a.jpg)
At Highpoint, ancient and younger Bristlecone Pine (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15645b.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail at a spur trail to a low peaklet with a view (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15646a.jpg)
A spur trail detour to a low peaklet with a view (view E) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15723a.jpg)
Spur trail detour to low peaklet with a view (view E) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15724a.jpg)
Spur trail detour approaching peaklet with a view (view E) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15725a.jpg)
Spur trail detour arriving atop peaklet with a view (view E) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15726a.jpg)
South Sister Peak visible through the Bristlecone Pine (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15727a.jpg)
West Face of Mummy Mountain (view E) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15728a.jpg)
North Face of Lee Peak (view S) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15729a.jpg)
Spur trail departing the peaklet with a view (view E) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15730a.jpg)
Spur trail returning to Bristlecone Trail (view E) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15649a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail continues along Highpoint Ridge (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15648a.jpg)
Living and dead conifers along Highpoint Ridge (view S) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15650a.jpg)
Conifer carcasses along Highpoint Ridge (view SW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15651a.jpg)
Conifer carcasses along Highpoint Ridge (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/IMG_09458a.jpg)
Conifer carcasses along Highpoint Ridge (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15652a.jpg)
Tall Ponderosa Pine along Highpoint Ridge (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15831a.jpg)
Surprisingly, an ancient, twisted Limber Pine (view S) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15653a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail crosses onto north side of Highpoint Ridge (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15654a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail traverses north side of Highpoint Ridge (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15655a.jpg)
There are some narrow spots along the steep hillside (view W) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15656a.jpg)
Narrow trail on steep hillside (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15657a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail approaching a rocky corner (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15658a.jpg)
Big view from rocky corner; highest point on the trail (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15659a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail turns the rocky corner (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15660a.jpg)
These narrow spots can be dangerous when icy during winter |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15661a.jpg)
These rocky spots can be dangerous when icy during winter |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15662a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail traverses steep hillsides (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15663a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail turning into a side canyon (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15664a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail in side canyon (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15665a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail turning out of side canyon (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15666a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail traversing dry, rocky hillside (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15667a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail traversing dry, rocky hillside (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15668a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail traversing dry, rocky hillside (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15669a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail coming out of side canyon with a nice view (view E) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15670a.jpg)
Bristlecone trail crossing a ridge with a nice view (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15671a.jpg)
Turning the corner, the trail ahead is visible (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15672a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail runs back into another side canyon (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15673a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail at the back of the side canyon (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15674a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail leaving the side canyon (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15675a.jpg)
Rocky hillside with grand scenery (view E) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15676a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail approaching the end of the old road (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15677a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail arriving at the end of the old road (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15678a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail continues on the old road (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15679a.jpg)
Gentle grades and wide trail on the old road (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15680a.jpg)
A mix of Pines and Firs along the trail (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15681a.jpg)
Big, old White Fir and young Bristlecone Pine along the trail |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15682a.jpg)
The old road provides some nice views (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15683a.jpg)
Mostly young Bristlecone Pine in this section (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15684a.jpg)
Mostly Ponderosa Pine along here (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15685a.jpg)
Easy walking with young and old Ponderosa Pine (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15686a.jpg)
Approaching Bonanza Trail junction (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15687a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail at Bonanza Trail junction (view NE) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15688a.jpg)
Signs at Bonanza Trail junction (view NE) |
![more to come](../../../Home_Page/Images/More-to-Come.jpg)
More to come ... |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15689a.jpg)
Bristlecone Loop Trail directional sign (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_16740a.jpg)
Bristlecone Loop Trail directional sign with distances (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15692a.jpg)
Bonanza Trail directional sign (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_16739a.jpg)
Bonanza Trail directional sign with distances (view NW) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15694a.jpg)
Information sign: Mount Charleston Blue Butterfly (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_16738a.jpg)
Information sign: Mount Charleston Blue Butterfly (view N) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U1/RX10_15701a.jpg)
Bristlecone Trail continues on old road (view SE from Bonanza Trail) |
![Bristlecone Trail](pho-bc-U2/RX10_16741a.jpg)
Route continues: see photos and info ... |