Mt. San Jacinto Outdoor Recreation

Well, it's fall in the San Gorgonio Wilderness -- time for an annual rite of passage, a fall color hike to Aspen Grove.

First, I'll need some important supplies. Like a good friend.


And for an arduous trip like this I'll need some hard core hiking companions.


The first Aspens!


Welcome to YOUR national forest.


Walking in the upper grove.


Discovering important treasures.


And taking in the fall color


Along the trail




Still in the upper grove


Stopping in the lower grove




Rich colors!




Autumnal gold




A fall picnic


Satisfied customers


Well, it's starting to get a little cold


So it's time to hit the trail.


But not before we take one last look at Aspen Grove as the sun goes down behind the ridge.


Bye, bye!


HJ

Were the Aspens giggling as much as your "important supplies?"

HH8 wrote:Were the Aspens giggling as much as your "important supplies?"

Ah. I see you've heard of the famous giggling aspens of the SGW.

HJ

Very cute. Your daughter reminds me of my son at that age. He always liked to pick up something and just carry it. Didn't matter if it was only a stick or a leaf. He just was always carrying something around.

-Florian

Those aren't sticks and leaves, those are treasures.



HJ

She must know that trail pretty well by now, nice pics buddy.

I'm still carrying around sticks and leaves....just IN my shoes !

bluerail wrote:She must know that trail pretty well by now, nice pics buddy.

She's my little hiker.

bluerail wrote:I'm still carrying around sticks and leaves....just IN my shoes !

Good plan. Leaves your hands free.

HJ

Jim:

The aspens are pretty, but your little hiker buddy's smile is even prettier. What a nice way to spend a day with your family.

Kathy

KathyW wrote:Jim:

The aspens are pretty, but your little hiker buddy's smile is even prettier. What a nice way to spend a day with your family.

Kathy

Thanks, Kathy. It was a very nice time on all accounts.

HJ

Howdy HJ

Aww...I think the little treasure is one smiling and holding the leaf Thanks so much for sharing Joyce's first hikes -- she is just precious.

Miles of smiles,
Ellen