This mesa on the eastern side of the Front Range rises 6,854-foot (2,089 m) and is located in William Frederick Hayden Park. I hike here every year in June during peak wildflower time to explore the beautiful flora. These blossoms become inspirations for future watercolor paintings and drawings.
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Payette Beardtongue
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White Prickly Poppy
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Prickly Pear Cactus
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Lupine with fuzzy seed pods
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Indian Paintbrush and Locoweed
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Plains Larkspur