Matthiessen State Park Upper and lower dells Oct. 18, 2018

We started our hike today like all the other hikes in the Lodge's lobby. We drove to Matthiessen State Park's Fort area and hiked from there. The weather was perfect along with the company.

Fall Colors are starting to turn at Matthiessen State Park.

Going down the major stairway by the fort

I ran down the steps so I could get a photo of the group coming down.

One of the areas in the park that was showing off what fall colors are at Matthiessen Park

The group coming around the bend by Strawberry Rock

Going all the way down to the floor of the Lower Dells

View of the South concrete bridge through the trees

View into Devil's Paintbox

We had to walk on and around lots of rocks today

Walt taking a break

Cascade Falls (no falls today)

For many people this was their first time to Matthiessen State Park

Many cave like areas in the lower area

Heading back out

Nice fall colors here! Crossing the bridge over to the West side. 

And then back up the other side

On to the next attraction

The Fall colors are really trying to come through

Beautiful Lake Matthiessen today!

What a crowd.  Nice day for a hike with friends

We went down to the lower upper dells near Lake Falls.  Very little water flowing today.

Everyone coming down to the lower area

Single file please

Always a favorite. Giant's Bathtub

Giant's Bathtub

Lots of tree roots and rocks to walk around and over.  A few minor falls today

I love this area.  We are working our way through the lower area of the upper dells.

Plenty of rocks to maneuver around

Near the Cedar Point area

We need to let them know that a few trees have fallen

One at a time.  Watch your step!

Looking up at the bridge by Cascade Falls.

Soon we will be using this cabin to rent cross country skis. Not me, but someone will.  This will be available in the winter on the weekends when there is snow.

I will leave you with this: Don't look back, you are not going that way!