A long one today. Started at the Maple Springs trailhead in Silverado Canyon. The first 7 miles were an easy grade up the road, the first 3 miles of which were paved. First stop was Maple Springs point, which was a couple hundred feet of bush-whacking to get to the actual peak. Next up, Peak 4380. Fortunately, a fire break was created probably last year which provided a way up off of Main Divide without the bush-whacking. This was right next to the big Holy Jim fire area from last fall. 3rd on the loop was Peak 4260, another fire break path off the road. Shortly after was Peak 4120, followed by Bald Peak. All involved fire break scrambles off the road; the path up to Bald Peak was pretty steep in loose gravel making both the ascent and decent 'interesting'. Peak 3820 was next (same fire break scramble), followed by Peak 3840. This one was just a steep path that was part bushwacking. Bedford Peak was the final peak. Then the final few miles down a steep single path that was mostly loose gravel making it hard on feet and hiking shoes alike! 18 miles, 8 peaks. Like I said, a long one today. Throughout all of this, great views all the way around!