Oct 11 - Lake Solitude (BCC)

Yet another sunny day with temps in the 80s. Still very much Summer even though it looks like Fall. Looks like we got another week of this before temps normalize which isn't going to feel good.

Heading up to do a hike to Lake Solitude today; just not feeling anything big. Really not too excited about doing this either but it's easy and that's what I'm looking to do.

Canyon colors are fading. The color of the Oaks never really popped this year; just a dull faded red. The yellows are fading as well. Lots of leaves down just patches of yellow. But the Silver Fork/Willow Lake area are still pretty sharp.

Brighton area, the leaves have mostly fallen. Sure there are small patches but it's mostly naked.

I get there around 8:30 today; just a slow start. It's in the 50s and the parking lot is pretty empty.

No moose or deer sighting around the Silver Lake area. Just a few dragonflies zipping around and a duck in the middle of the lake.

I head out to Lake Solitude. I see only a few asters as I go. No deer or moose either.

Lake Solitude is calm in the morning light. I take a short break before heading back.

I think about changing my mind and heading uphill but it's pretty windy so I'll pass today.

I do go up to the switchback for a quick look.


Not much to else to report. Nice to get outside.

Good day!

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