Hiking Avon and Minturn - Cross Creek Trail

Our second day out, we're scouting for a good place to backpack this weekend - you know, that trail that isn't covered with large piles of elk and black bear poo, and empty bottles of pepper spray.

Cross Creek is a beautiful trail, much nicer than Booth Creek.  It is much less heavily used, and the woods are nicer.  Forest Road 707 was closed when we were there, requiring a bit of a walk to the trailhead along the road.  Once on the trailhead, we're immediately surrounded by wildflowers.

The trail winds up and down through the woods, frequently using short switchbacks.  Just often enough to keep things interesting, we're treated to creekside views.

 

What a bridge!

We hiked up to the bridge and a little past, but it was getting late so we headed for home, stepping around the piles of elk scat.