Lake Valhalla Oct09

Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />An early glimpse of the fall colors to be seen today. This is the Smithbrook trailhead, leading to the Pacific Crest Trail at Union Gap. Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />A typical "elbow" of a mature tree, bent over by snow in its early years.Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />This is the season to see many mushrooms along the trails. Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />Henry M. Jackson Wilderness sign, Wenatchee National Forest.Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />The fall colors make this hike delightful. Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />Many roots exposed on the surface as the saddle is reached.Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />The signs at the Union Gap saddlle intersection with the Pacific Crest trail. Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />These chipmonks were plentiful today....Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />Lichtenberg Mountain is seen during much of the hike near Lake Valhalla. Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />Lichtenberg Mountain has lots of rocks strewn below its peak.Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />This bend in the trail is always colorful. Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />A colorful patch near the pass leading to lake Valhalla.Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />The beach at the SE end of the lake. Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />Lake Valhalla is popular for these views.Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />This view of Lichtenberg Mtn from Lake Valhalla is majestic.<br />The Grey Jay atop the small tree was helpful in sharing my lunch here. Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />This is the view of Lichtenberg Mtn from Lake Valhalla.Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />The meadow at the western side of the lake, with the Pac Crest trail leading past the lake in a southern direction. Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />A view to the SE as the trail approaches the lake,Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />A teleview of the lake looking SE. Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />A parting view of the south end of Lake Valhalla.Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />Not much snow on the trail at this early point of the season. Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />A very old trail marker on a tree beside the trail.Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />Excellent colors... Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />Self portrait, propping the monopod in a tree stump, and jumping to the target spot within the camera's ten-second delay timer.Ron's hike to Lake Valhalla 10/09/2009<br />On the way home in the car, fall color along the highway 2, west of Stevens Pass.
I hiked to Lake Valhalla on Friday, Oct 9, 2009 to catch the fall colors using my Fuji S6000fd camera on a monopod.  The trail was Smithbrook to the Pacific Crest Trail at 1.5 miles.  Then south along the Pac Crest Trail for 2 miles to Lake Valhalla.   I was the first hiker to the lake today, but around twenty others came after I arrrived!   I wonder how many would be on the trail over the weekend!  The colors were past their prime, but still impressive.  Enjoy the modest selection  of images I've posted here, and I'll welcome any comments.

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