American Ridge — Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018

This is a really nice and challenging trail.  Yes, it's dusty in some places and with loose ground cover, and overall the ascent is steep, yet the views are breathtaking. Lots of places to stop and rest if you get too winded or need to gain footing.  Sweet pine aromatherapy and some birdsong, but mostly really quiet with just a slight breeze. Elk tracks on the trail in places, too. Only hiked up to where the trail began to get too steep for my skill level (last picture) and then had lunch at the beautiful rocky outlook pictured before heading back.  About 3 hours of hiking total and at a brisk pace except with very cautious steps on the descent in places.