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+ | [[Image:20080528-The_Proof.jpg|thumb|250 px|May 28 - I'm Here!]] | ||
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The SW [[Denver, Colorado|Denver]] location today ([http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date=2008-05-28&lat=39&long=-106&zoom=14&abs=1 39.68745°,-105.212208°]) was reached by one person: Me (Mike). The cordinates were in the Matthews-Winters Open Space Park, approximately 1 mile from the parking lot. | The SW [[Denver, Colorado|Denver]] location today ([http://irc.peeron.com/xkcd/map/map.html?date=2008-05-28&lat=39&long=-106&zoom=14&abs=1 39.68745°,-105.212208°]) was reached by one person: Me (Mike). The cordinates were in the Matthews-Winters Open Space Park, approximately 1 mile from the parking lot. | ||
− | I left Golden around 5:30, arrived at the parking lot at 5:40, and walked up the Red Rocks Trail. Using only a topographic map, I found the approimate spot (within a 7 meter circle, more accurate than a GPS). After a few pictures, I went exploring. Up the hill (West) from the location was a little grave yard, and further up was a No Trespassing Sign. After that, I headed back to the crowded parking lot. Got into my car and drove home again. | + | I left Golden around 5:30, arrived at the parking lot at 5:40, and walked up the Red Rocks Trail. Using only a topographic map, I found the approimate spot (within a 7 meter circle, more accurate than a GPS). After a few pictures, I went exploring. Up the hill (West) from the location was a little grave yard, and further up was a No Trespassing Sign. I passed many bikers on the trail (as well as the Park Ranger). After that, I headed back to the crowded parking lot. Got into my car and drove home again. |
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==Pictures== | ==Pictures== | ||
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Image:20080528-Topo_Map.jpg|<center>My Map</center> | Image:20080528-Topo_Map.jpg|<center>My Map</center> | ||
Image:20080528-Begining_of_Trail.JPG|<center>Begining of Red Rocks Trail</center> | Image:20080528-Begining_of_Trail.JPG|<center>Begining of Red Rocks Trail</center> | ||
+ | Image:20080528-Parking_Lot.jpg|<center>The Parking Lot at the Top of the Hill</center> | ||
+ | Image:20080528-Graveyards.jpg|<center>Small Graveyard in Front<br>Larger Graveyard in Back</center> | ||
+ | Image:20080528-Funny_Sign.jpg|<center>A Sign!</center> | ||
+ | Image:20080528-Bikers.jpg|<center>Warning, Bikers on Trail</center> | ||
+ | Image:20080528-The_Ranger.jpg|<center>Bigger Warning, Park Ranger on Trail</center> | ||
+ | Image:20080528-Crowded_Lot.jpg|<center>The Lot was Full!</center> | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:Expeditions]] | [[Category:Expeditions]] | ||
[[Category:Expeditions with photos]] | [[Category:Expeditions with photos]] |
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Summary
The SW Denver location today (39.68745°,-105.212208°) was reached by one person: Me (Mike). The cordinates were in the Matthews-Winters Open Space Park, approximately 1 mile from the parking lot.
I left Golden around 5:30, arrived at the parking lot at 5:40, and walked up the Red Rocks Trail. Using only a topographic map, I found the approimate spot (within a 7 meter circle, more accurate than a GPS). After a few pictures, I went exploring. Up the hill (West) from the location was a little grave yard, and further up was a No Trespassing Sign. I passed many bikers on the trail (as well as the Park Ranger). After that, I headed back to the crowded parking lot. Got into my car and drove home again.
Geohashers
Total: 1
- Mike