Fall River Pass in Rocky Mountain National Park is at nearly 12,000 feet. The one-way, dirt Fall River Road leads up the mountains to meet the paved Trail Ridge Road and offers a wonderful view of the Pass.
The tree line at Rocky Mountain NP ends at just over 11,000 feet. Above that is the alpine tundra.
From a distance the alpine tundra looks barren and nearly lifeless. However, taking a trail on the tundra reveals a bounty of life in the tough environment.
Flowers bloom and seed throughout the very short growing season.
Next week perhaps some of the birds that fly around here.
