South Fork Lake Creek, Colorado

The following photos were taken about a mile from the La Plata Peak Trailhead (La Plata Peak is one of Colorado's 54 "Fourteeners").  The name of the creek is South Fork Lake Creek, and it comes with this warning:

Although the water is not potable the sights are beautiful!

This chasm was carved by the South Fork Lake Creek over thousands (maybe millions!) of years! Yes, I find this absolutely fascinating.  Yes, I am a nerd and proud of it!

A view looking upstream - the waterfall was this photo-blogger's dream.

Another "big picture" view of the chasm with my dad on the right.

A roaring waterfall that could be heard from many yards up and down the trail continues to carve into the creek bed.

A closer view of the waterfall, experimenting with longer exposure times.

A great place to relax.  Just don't slip.

Upstream from the waterfall.

A closer view of the creek, upstream from the waterfall.

Another close view of the creek immediately before the water drops several feet.

A view of the chasm looking upstream - the edge of the waterfall can be seen in the center.

One last look at what the creek has carved out of the rock.  This picture does not do justice to the size of indent seen in the photo.