Dividing the Nation

by ProPeak Photography

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Dividing the Nation

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ProPeak Photography

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Hallett Peak sits on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, on the Continental Divide.

This view, from Emerald Lake on the eastern side of the mountain shows the prominent cliff face, cut by Tyndal Glacier and Tyndal Creek, which feeds both Emerald and Dream Lake before cutting Tyndal Gorge and flowing through Glacier Gorge to join Glacier Creek.

Hiking to this point from the Bear Lake Trailhead is not difficult, provided you are acclimated to the elevation (I wasn't on this, my first day in Rocky Mountain National Park). After the 3.1-mile hike and we were back in our vehicle, both my wife and I admitted to each other we were smoked about 1/4 mile in, but didn't want to admit it to each other, so kept on going.

Just be prepared that even in early June there is still considerable snow on the trail, and by mid-day it's very slushy and difficult to traverse in normal hiking boots. But, as you can see, the payoff at the end of the hike is well worth the effort. This panorama is a composite of 53 images, and has exquisite detail up close, showing Tyndal Creek falling through the trees, and all the detail of the rocks, ice, and trees.

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June 3rd, 2019

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