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2024-10-22 01:01
in Hiking
The trip happened late in the season, but just before the first round of storms, so it worked out just fine. We were even lucky to have a nearby storm front that brought warmer air, making nights above freezing, which was nice.
It was a not too long drive to the trailhead which by this time of the season was pretty empty:

had to find the correct forrest roads to get there

Campground was closed by that time of the season



Quick picture at the levy by trailhead

Day #1
After that, time to go:







We made good time and got to camp 1H before sunset and look at the stars:




Day #2









I used the opportunity to learn how to setup my fenix 7 for hiking


it was late in the season, lakes were pretty dry

lake was split in two

cool to see the age rings on the fallen tree

the day was pretty sedate, 10.5 miles in 7h, only 1500ft of climbing


tried to find a campsite that wasn't too windy

found a good spot




Day #3
The night was not that cold, we got lucky, and a nice sunrise the next day:




a little chipmunk was housed next to us :)







lovely fall colors

quick day out, we were out by noon

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