
An early start into the Dix wilderness |

I didn't capture a grouse faking hurt |

another stream crossing |

beaver pond reflection |

to open rock on the Dix stream |

a great spot for breakfast |

more lovely stream |

soon onto the shoulder |

back to the stream |

and onto the other shoulder |

back to bedrock |

the sign it is time to cut off the main stream |

new jumble at the base of the slide |

the slide |

the views begin |

more to go |

more views |

cranberry blossoms |

the wall |

above the wall |

views |

great views |

from the top |

big clouds |

view of the east dix slide |

blue bead lily blooms |

looking back at Dix |

mountain sandwort |

white admiral |

a few sprinkles along the way; clouds get |

threatening |

but I enjoy a fine lunch at the top of the east dix slide |

fine views |

and the descent begins |

it is a beautiful slide |

last views from the slide |

mushrooms and the rain begins |

Next day, climbing toward a knob near iron mountain
|

a hint I think |

into the woods |

sort of a view |

quite a view |

mosey further |

juniper |

old survey anchors |

ahead lies iron |

blueberries |

other flowers |

lots of rocks |

a view toward giant |

a pose |

and I wasn't the only one to think it might be nice to cool off at split rock falls |