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    Keith Siggins headed to Barr Camp.
    Headed to Barr Camp.
    The trail aims towards Pikes Pk.
    Barr Camp.
    Our campsite in National Forest land near Barr Camp.
    Keith's Cloudburst 2.
    My Gossamer Gear The One.
    Inside the main cabin at Barr Camp.  The caretakers, Teresa and Neil, are to the right.
    Inside the main cabin at Barr Camp.  The caretakers, Teresa and Neil, are to the left.
    Reaching tree line.
    Heading to the summit.
    On the way to the summit.
    On the way to the summit.
    On the way to the summit.
    View to the south on the way to the summit.
    On the way to the summit.
    View of Pikes' southern cirque.
    Zoomed into the summit as the train arrives.
    View to the south from near the summit.
    Nearing the summit.
    Cog railroad and train at the summit.
    Keith at the high point.
    At the high point.
    Self photo at the high point.
    At the high point.
    View to the north from the summit.
    View to the east from the summit.
    View to the southeast from the summit.
    View to the northwest from the summit plateau.
    Plaque on the summit plateau.
    View to the west from the summit plateau.
    Research institute on the summit plateau.
    On the summit plateau.
    Summit medallion.
    View to the northwest from the summit plateau.
    A plaque recognizing Zebulon Pike.
    Fueling up for the 13 mile descent.
    A cheeseburger and hot pretzel at the summit of a 14er?
    The cafeteria and gift shop.
    Another view north from the summit plateau.
    Viewing platform.
    A commemoration of "America the Beautiful."
    The song "America the Beautiful," inspired by Pikes Pk.
    Information about the writer of "America the Beautiful."
    View to the southeast from the viewing platform.  Lake Moraine is left and Reservoirs Number 5 and 4 are right.
    View to the southeast from the viewing platform.  Lake Moraine is right.  Cheyenne Mtn is in the distance behind it.
    View to the east from the viewing platform.
    The original summit house.
    View to the east at the start of the descent.
    Starting the descent.
    Heading down.
    Heading down.
    A plaque honoring Fred Barr, the creator of the Barr Trail and Barr Camp.
    Close-up of the plaque.
    View to the northeast during the descent.
    Looking down during the descent.
    Looking south during the descent.
    Looking south during the descent at Lake Moraine.
    Heading down.
    Heading down.
    Looking south during the descent.
    Looking southeast during the descent.
    Heading down.
    Rock formation near the trail.
    Zoomed into Lake Moraine.
    Heading down.
    An umpteenth plaque on Pikes Pk.
    Back at tree line.
    Heading down.


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