Coastal Mountains
In early Autumn I decided to take an outing to the Coastal Mountains.
L.L. “Stub” Stewart Memorial State Park was my destination. I always enjoy hiking its well-maintained trails.
The upper parking area is used primarily by equestrians, but it makes a good place for starting hikes too.
Hermit Thrush
Shaggy Parasols
Blacktail Deer
The only other folks on the trail
Skycar Viewpoint
It’s a pleasant uphill hike to Unfit Settlement Viewpoint, which has become mostly overgrown. After turning downhill, I hiked to Skycar Viewpoint. From the Viewpoint, Boomscooter Pond can be seen in the woods below. To extend the outing, I continued hiking down to the pond. It was very pleasant.
There was a good collection of wildlife to see. Several deer kept me entertained for a while, as did squirrels and small songbirds.
Skycar Viewpoint
Pine Squirrel having a snack
Spider Web
Unfit Settlement Viewpoint
Another Pine Squirrel
The large, well-maintained trailhead parking area
Doe and Fawn
Pleasant stretch of trail
I’ve been spotted
Sunny day
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