Day 16 Echo Park to Durango

miles 30 elevation gain 3200 ft

John-" I feel like I am in The Sound of Music."

Last day.

Met one thru hiker, Joe Duncan, on his 32nd day and almost done.

Dave broke his seat-post rack, fortunately just a few miles from trail's end.

Dave's dad and Mary welcomed us back to civilization.

What can I say about a journey that on the final day descended over 8000 vertical feet through every ecological zone the Rocky Mts have to offer?

I will let the photos do the talking.