Fall colors in the Blue Mountains

In this photo Paul Ricatelli pauses beside a maple tree amongst the scrub oak, pine trees and aspen. This single track trail is difficult but beautiful beyond compare. The trail winds along the mountain sides, dips into the canyons, crosses mountain streams and through open mountain meadows. One advantage of riding directly in front or behind me is the opportunity to be photographed as I generally take the time to snap photos where others simply enjoy the scenery without photographing. This trail is about 55 miles of the cabin and near Monticello.