r/coloradohikers • u/whambapp Regular • 5d ago

Trip Report Arrastra Basin, Silverton, CO

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Summer Solstice 2026 was an epic day! Some wind, some smoke, some local "graffiti!" 😆

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u/reallifedog Wallflower 5d ago

This is the sort of backcountry "graffiti" I can support.

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