Hikers rest near a waterfall in the Ruby Range of the West Elk Mountains, east of Crested Butte.The waterfall is near Lake Irwin and the Lake Irwin campgrounds.A lot of wild flowers and waterfalls can be found in the area.

A camper’s headlamp is reflected in a small pond at the Lake Irwin campgrounds, east of Crested Butte in the West Elk Mountains. The Ruby Range can be seen on the ridgeline in the night sky. Go to gjsentinel.com for a Photo Gallery on more photos

A cloudy sunset near Lake Irwin in the West Elk Mountains.

A campground near Lake Irwin

Hiking Ruby Range in the West Elk Mountains.

Hiking near timberline in the Ruby Range.

Time for a photograph of the West Elk Mountains.

Relaxing near a snowbank.

The cool blue water at timberline.

Hikers enjoy a waterfall in the Ruby Range

Lunchtime atop a ridgetop while hiking the Ruby Range.

Time to give the pack horses a break.

The first peak at the crystal blue near timberline from the ridge.

A starry night in the West Elk Mountains

Colorful wildflowers along the hike in the Ruby Range in the West Elk Mountains