These photos were recently purchased from a dealer in historical photos and documents. It's unknown if they were taken by a professional photographer or by a participant in a burro trip, but they seem to be the latter, based on size (approx. 3" X 3 3/4"). They are pasted on 4" X 5" heavy cards, with handwritten captions. Circa 1900 to 1905.
This photo shows a burro trip party "going to Crystal Park" as the caption says, most likely on the Pawnee Trail from Manitou.
This photo shows a number of burro trip participants at John Hay's cabin near the current entrance to the Upper Park. This may be the best photo of Hay's cabin that currently exists. The cabin appears to be in much better condition than in other photos. There is what appears to be a table or work surface built against the wall of the cabin with a framework for a roof or sunshade over it.
The last photo shows a very tall man and a very small (young) burro, with the caption "The long and short of it". The old toll building and a gatepost of the old gate are visible in the background.
