2007 Mt. Elbert Hike A

Mt. Massive seen from the Mt. Elbert trail

No thunder, but the black cloud kept growing and getting darker. It was the only dark cloud for miles, hovering over the peak, and as expected, it had disappeared by the time we got back down to treeline.

Between treeline and the big clearing.

The small creek near the trailhead, which overflows its banks with the slightest amount of rain.