Sunday, November 11, 2018

Oct. 25, 2018 Wildcat Canyon



This is "Edna's Tree"  Back entrance to the Lodge.  One of the trolley drivers a few years back referred to this as Edna's Tree.  Today it is beautiful.

Inside of "Edna's Tree"  looking up


Another picture of "Edna's Tree" looking up to the branches.

Looking back at the walkers today.

Coming out of Upper French Canyon to the first set of stairs to the Campanula Trail and on to Wildcat Canyon

Started out on the boardwalk

On the Campanula trail to Wildcat Canyon.  We will need to let the park know about this. 

Going down a few steps to the top of Wildcat Canyon

Upper Wildcat Canyon

View from the East Overlook in Wildcat Canyon.

Looking down at the waterfall area in Wildcat Canyon. Sorry, no waterfall today!

Taking a break by the Keebler tree

View looking West from Sandstone Point

Taking a short break at Sandstone Point

Lots of yellow in the Lone Tree Canyon area

If you like the color Yellow, today is your day.

Lots of tree roots make for a challenging hike today.




155 steps going down to the River trail.  Near Lone Tree Canyon




This Burl is at the top of Lone Tree Canyon before you go down the major staircase.

More tree roots. Some call this the "Witches Kitchen"

Falling leaves and erosion are making this set up stairs a bit tricky

Beautiful view looking West on the River trail.  Eagle's Cliff is in the distance. 


Wildcat Canyon - No waterfall today

I think most people are hesitant to cross the stream.  I have no idea why. It is less than a few inches deep

A few of us went up to Beehive Overlook. Still not a great view

Looking East from Eagle's Cliff

Lock and Dam photo from Eagle's Cliff

View of Starved Rock from Lover's Leap


View of Leopold Island from Lover's Leap

On our way back to the Lodge from Lover's Leap.  Photos just don't look as good as the real thing.  Colors were great today.

Almost back to the Lodge

Top of French looking down into French.

A few of the Walker's Club enjoying some beverages after the hike. 

I will leave you with this:Think positively! Exercise daily! Eat healthy! Work hard! Stay strong! Worry less! Dance more! Love often!

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