Mt. Falcon Park - Nice!

Today was one of those "feel good" hikes close to home.  When I say close,  we were on trail by 9:10 this morning - the earliest on record this year.  Although three hikers short due to late cancellations,  those who came out were not disappointed.  Trail was dry, with stable footing all day.  Ups, were not difficult.  The views, good to very good.

Trails are well marked at Mt. Falcon Park

This was a combination of an OAB and a Loop hike.  We covered most trails in the Park today, including: Parmalee, Old Ute, Devils Elbow, Meadow, Two Dog and Tower.  Total miles estimated at 6.7 and elevation gain of just over 1,850'.

One of a number of open meadows.

A good choice for late in the hiking season.  We hope to see more of our friends next Tuesday when we travel to Heil Valley Ranch.

Dorothy finds a snow field, then surprises a fellow-hiker.

  The last scheduled day hike with ACAA is October 25th, at Greenland Open Space.

Penny agrees, "It doesn't get any better than this."

This hiker is almost at the top.  One of a number of climbs today.

 For those who have not been to RMNP, your last chance this year will be Tuesday, November 1st.  "The HIker" will lead this hike on the Sandbeach Lake Trail in Wild Basin.  More on this hike in my next post.  NOTE: This is not an ACAA sponsored hike.