Flattops I

      Labor Day Weekend, Dad and I went backpacking in Flattops Wilderness. This is the part of Colorado where there are fewer distinct ranges of mountains. The terrain is made up largely by mesas and plateaus. We started in the valley down below the Flattops and hiked along the Marvine Trail. As we began, a storm was slowly chasing behind us. We seemed to remain in the sun mostly. However, a different storm rolled in swiftly from the west, drenching us with rain. We hid under a giant evergreen for a short break. The storm left as quickly as it had come.  We continued to hike along the Marvine Creek, which lead us to Marvine Lakes. We set up camp at the end of the second Marvine Lake.