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
