This is a hike I've been wanting to do for a while now. Unfortunately, the Cameron Peak Fire has pushed back this hike, until today. This morning I made the drive down into Colorado and onto Highway 14 along the Cache la Poudre River to the Greyrock Mountain Trailhead. I crossed the river
on a footbridge and hit the trail
with some light haze from wildfire smoke.
The scenery was beautiful.
I found a short trail that led to a memorial marker.
The last of 2020s wildflowers were in bloom; rabbitbrush and aster.
At the junction of the Meadow and Summit Trails, I opted to take the Summit Trail for the ascent.
As I ascended, views of the surrounding mountains started to open up around me.
I took a short break on a rock and shortly thereafter, caught my first view of Greyrock Mountain.
Soon, the smooth gravel trail ended and I would scramble the rest of the way up to the summit.
The views continued to be excellent, if hazy from the Cameron Peak Fire.
Soon enough, I found myself at the summit. Surprisingly, I had it all to myself. I took a photo there, 
rested a bit, and then started back down.
rested a bit, and then started back down.
For the descent, I took the Greyrock Meadow Trail. 
The views on this trail were often spectacular, especially when I looked back to Greyrock Mountain.
The views on this trail were often spectacular, especially when I looked back to Greyrock Mountain.
It was not all downhill though, as there was quite a bit of unexpected ascent on the trail. Still, the wonderful scenery made up for the ascents.
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