Blue Mountain Estates + Plainview Rd.

Wanted to get some good climbing in today somewhere I haven't gone up before and got some good elevation and fun views.  Always wish the trails and roads could keep going, but JeffCo Open Space is working on opening the Coal Creek Study Area up to visitors eventually... onwards!

Really nice sunny day after some heavy snow.

Nice wide shoulder and not too many cars next to Leyden Open Space

Turn onto 93 and climb!

Going up after turning on 72

Start of a big climb going into Blue Mountain Estates

Pretty snow-covered ridge

Surprise gravel towards the top

Getting some views of the plains

Snow starting to get thicker

Was definitely on and off the bike hiking/running a couple of deep sections

Snowy, sunny + warm

Back to the plains