grouseking
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Friday was such a perfect fall day. Skies were sunny, temps were crisp, and the wind was busy enough to remind you that winter is oh....like 2 months away. 
It was a great day for a hike, and on this day we chose Carr Mtn, a peak I've been meaning to hike for about 5 years now.
The drive up was nice, with the peaking and slightly pass peak foliage, and this was the same story when we got on the trail. Conditions were clearly past peak, but lots of leaves remained on the trees. The sunny conditions helped to enhance the beauty of the colors, and I was mesmerized by it all.
It helped to make the trip go by very quickly, even though we were taking our time. I hiked with Mattl, my sister, and their dog. It was his first hike, and he pretty much dragged Matt up the mountain. On the way down, he was better, and I think he'll be a great hiking companion before long.
Time to post a few pics along the way. First, foliage along both the Three Ponds Trail, and the Carr mtn trail.
Our hiking companion, Bentley. He actually looked at the camera!
Enough for the foliage for now. It was easily the best day I've photographed the leaves this year.
The Carr Mtn trail winds up the mountain and then as it enters the spruce/fir region, makes a series of switchbacks up to the long summit ridge. This was another beautiful section of trail, with what appeared to be some very old trees along the way. Plus, everything was coated in gorgeous green moss.
Ahh, moss everywhere. There were also several herd paths along the way, which crossed the trail a few times. The top of the trail was very wet and muddy. There were long and deep puddles and mud traps along the way, but we skirted along them, and then before we knew it, we were at the summit.
Continued in a min...
It was a great day for a hike, and on this day we chose Carr Mtn, a peak I've been meaning to hike for about 5 years now.The drive up was nice, with the peaking and slightly pass peak foliage, and this was the same story when we got on the trail. Conditions were clearly past peak, but lots of leaves remained on the trees. The sunny conditions helped to enhance the beauty of the colors, and I was mesmerized by it all.
It helped to make the trip go by very quickly, even though we were taking our time. I hiked with Mattl, my sister, and their dog. It was his first hike, and he pretty much dragged Matt up the mountain. On the way down, he was better, and I think he'll be a great hiking companion before long.
Time to post a few pics along the way. First, foliage along both the Three Ponds Trail, and the Carr mtn trail.
Our hiking companion, Bentley. He actually looked at the camera!
Enough for the foliage for now. It was easily the best day I've photographed the leaves this year.
The Carr Mtn trail winds up the mountain and then as it enters the spruce/fir region, makes a series of switchbacks up to the long summit ridge. This was another beautiful section of trail, with what appeared to be some very old trees along the way. Plus, everything was coated in gorgeous green moss.
Ahh, moss everywhere. There were also several herd paths along the way, which crossed the trail a few times. The top of the trail was very wet and muddy. There were long and deep puddles and mud traps along the way, but we skirted along them, and then before we knew it, we were at the summit.
Continued in a min...
