My work is finally slowing down for real now. Labor Day usually marks the beginning of the "slowing" but once the leaves begin changing, traffic picks up. Lauren and I have been continuing programs on a regular basis, almost more than during the summer, at least it feels like it because it's just two of us instead of four. Anyway, Columbus Day truly signifies the end and so to wrap up the season we do a 3-gorges hike. We start at the top of Robert H. Treman State Park, hike down that gorge, then up Lickbrook Gorge and then down Buttermilk Falls State Park. Total, it's about an 8-mile hike. It takes a good part of the day, we have lunch along the trail and stop every once in awhile to do some interpretation. The hiking is relatively easy until you hit Lickbrook which is a straight climb up the side of the hill. I think we go up about 600ft. in elevation in MAYBE 1/4 of a mile. It's a tough one! We had a fantastic group this year though, a total of about 17 people. Everyone was in good shape and great spirits - so it was a big success!
Pretty fall leaves - I wish I could eat them - I'm addicted to colors!
Shadows at Treman
Teri was able to make it on the hike too! I'm really glad because we were able to spend another full day together.
Looking down from part-way up Lickbrook (taking time to breathe - it's a healthy thing to do :)
Lake Treman at the top of Buttermilk Falls SP
The crew at the finish line!
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