Trailhead parking is full; so we road walk |
onto the trail |
onto the herdpath |
snack break |
Elk lake |
viewed from the bottom of the slide |
a slight way up we take a break |
climbing restarts |
and continues |
getting by a tricky spot |
careful climbing |
and occasional standing spot |
around a rock |
reaching a steep part |
maybe there is a way around |
lesser traveled route |
toad or frog |
the steep climbing is over |
on Mccomb |
lunching |
with wide views |
of the |
great range in the distance |
summit marker |
white admiral butterfly |
descending |
to the open rock on South dix |
a break with views |
more climbing |
a small scramble down |
views to the south |
fritillary butterfly |
desceding and climbing |
to Grace |
almost a crowd |
view to the south |
we switch to the other side with views to the north |
and the descent begins |
carefully |
"I like going down" |
on the steep |
looking back |
going down |
a stretch |
moving carefully |
just walking |
descending |
avoiding wet red |
being careful |
cutting through vegetation |
onto the herd path |
a swimming hole |
a double click |
a rest |
tempted |
getting ready |
it is cold |
splash in |
splash out |
refreshed |
poses |
|
stream crossings |
old beaver pond |
river crossings |
are a tad high |
Next day, climbing Belfry tower |
getting pictures |
and coming down |