On a dull day, it was time to head back up to the woods to check out the colour, which was not outstanding by any means. Much green remains in the woodland although a fair bit of it is yellowing. Any orange we saw lay in the distance and up higher. It was pleasant enough but a long way from spectacular. Maybe it won't get brilliant in there at all, and that's okay because it is still peaceful and enjoyable.
Orange in the distance and up higher.
In places there is old fencing. It's just there and serves no purpose now, but I thought I would note it as a bit of a curiosity in passing.
An oval of low branches and leaves by the trail caught my attention. I like the contrast with the vertical trunks although it doesn’t show up as well as I would like
We were surprised to see skis marking the entrance to a side trail. I suppose that tells us that it is a good spot for cross country skiing in winter.
And that was our outing for one day. We must check it again in the next week or so. If nothing else, it is a very nice place to stroll about.
The fence looks like it was for cattle years ago. That was the typical type of fencing used in this area at least. I still run across it a lot in my hikes.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful trails, I envy you!
Those muted colors are typical of our fall foliage. We don't get carried away! No sugar maples.
ReplyDeleteStill a lush green here but it won't be long before things start turning colors as it was a chilly 51 F here this morning. I was excited to see that it was too cold for the gnats which have been horrendous this fall.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely walk in the woods! You all taking photos of each other was cute! I did like your "oval of leaves against the vertical trunks." It works.
ReplyDeleteYou're right -- peaceful and enjoyable. And quite lovely too. It has a lovely golden glow.
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