Lake Irwin and Spillway Falls

Lake Irwin

Upper Spillway Falls

Spillway Falls

Showy Jacob's Ladder

Last year Danny skipped across the top of the falls...not this year...too much water!

Showy Jacob's Ladder

Spillway Falls

Norther or Sulphur Paintbrush

We spent the afternoon hiking at Spillway Falls near Lake Irwin. Hallie didn't feel well and stayed behind, but Renee and Axelle joined us along with some friends from Louisiana who had been vacationing in Colorado. Danny met Kent and Brittany Nugent on a mission trip to India this year. When Danny found out that Kent was in Colorado with the rest of the family, his wife Tammy and daughters Shelby and Carrie along with Carrie's friend McKayla, Danny said to come on by for supper. They wound up coming into Crested Butte in the early afternoon and had time to join us for a hike as well as supper. Last year, Danny skipped across the top of Spillway Falls to sit on the opposite side. This year, there was so much water, that was impossible, but it didn't stop Kent and Brittany from sliding down to the bottom and sneaking under the falls. It's a pretty little walk along the Falls in trees and meadows with beautiful views.