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[Jeff & Deb Blackwell]

I ran the lower section (1st Fork TH into Sand Creek, 4.7 miles) of the Piedra River Trail this morning. I have run this trail, (11 miles end to end) O&B so many times I see it in my sleep & have a very deep love for it as with any long relationship is developed. I have intentionally not gone to see the damaged from the Little Sand Creek Fire on the trail, till I might see some indication of hope & rebirth. Was very pleased with the things I saw.

 

There are pockets where a small group of tree were incinerated and 10-15 feet away the trees have a small amount of scorching but will recover & flourish, in some places the ground cover is cleared way with the lower trunk & maybe some lower branches scorched but with a good chance of recovery or no damage. Only 1 section(around 3 miles in) was devastated from down low to the summit of the ridge and only 150-200+ yds across. The most incinerated were the standing dead or down that already existed.

Was a good run, tho I stopped often to get a pic. on the way in. Was pleased to see that for miles things were not stripped clear & that Mother Nature was already healing her wounds, was amazed that in just a month's time things were looking as hopeful as they are. Get out & check on the Piedra Trail yourself. Enjoy the pics!   Jeff B.

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