Hike paints quite a picture
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- Created on Thursday, 26 August 2010 18:34
- Written by Nathan
CALHAN - It's not often you drive east looking for a scenic hike.
When you live in Colorado, why would you head away from the mountains? What could possibly catch your eye on the way to Kansas?
Look no further than a picturesque spot tucked away in this small town for your answer.
The Paint Mines is a dream destination for a geology buff. But the trail provided a pleasant surprise for those who attended the weekly OutThereColorado.com hike.
Here is a photo gallery from the hike.
The drive to Calhan isn't short, but the payoff is big in the form of a quiet, isolated trail and artistic rock outcroppings. Here are more details, including directions on how to get there.
Join us at 9 a.m. next Thursday for a hike to Pulpit Rock in the Austin Bluffs Open Space. Click here for details.
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