Front row left to right: Harry A. Longabaugh, alias the Sundance Kid, Ben Kilpatrick, alias the Tall Texan, Robert Leroy Parker, alias Butch Cassidy; Standing: Will Carver, alias News Carver, & Harvey Logan, alias Kid Curry; Fort Worth, Texas, 1900.
Before this picture was taken in their fully duded garb these roughnecks were rustling cattle and robbing the wealthy big takes of the American west. As a boy I remember pretending to be one or two of these old west folk outlaws.
There is no doubt that the hollywood portrayals of these men had an influence on my outlaw infatuation.
Living in Utah, how could I pass up the opportunity to ride where they did, drink where they dipped their canteens and light a camp fire in some of these wonderful outlaw hide out territories. Perhaps cook some fish over an open fire and enjoy some amazing wilderness scenery. This trip however involved a whole different type of "Wild Bunch".
Don't let the short distance fool you. A great deal of this nine mile loop is extremely technical. They call this area the boulders for a good reason. The trails are challenging and the area is full of wildlife.
Blind Lake
Aspen Groves
Wild Flowers
Pear Lake
Camp Fires
Serious climbs and downhills make the scenery spectacular.
The fishing was great and cooked over the open fire they were delicious.
I couldn't resist riding my bike here. It left me some great video advantages on this trip.
The Video:
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