Another awesome day along this 2+ ml. section of trail which we've hiked many times. I as usual find this hike relaxing in a mental sense and challenging on a physical level, depending on how fast you proceed along this mostly uphill climb. That is 2+ mls. of incline of course if you're beginning from the parking area just outside the park where Rich Mtn. rd. exits from the park boundary.
The trees are still pretty full though I noticed in the long range forecast that the temps will be falling drastically next week so this will change.
Along this walk I saw birds, squirrels, purple, white and yellow blooms, but no bears.....yet. The mast crop was plentiful and there was fresh scat to indicate their presence along most of the trail.
And at one point lots of 'shrooms.
I enjoyed sitting for a few minutes at the top and just listening before returning the way I came.
I need to be there....
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