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Set out for a quick 8-9 mile overnight in Cheaha State Park, yesterday afternoon, but turned it into a dayhike. People were staying in the shelter I planned to use, and I did not take my bivy. There were ample shelter opportunities from rock overhangs that were totally dry underneath, and deadfalls that would have easily been made into lean-tos. I was in the mood to keep hiking, though, plus pretty furious about my cleanup efforts(you will see why), and hiked out 4-5 miles in the dark and pouring rain.
This was on the Chinnabee Silent Trail, which I do alone, or as part of a loop of three trails on a fairly regular basis. I guess besides the cleanup, the low point was that the leaves had fallen around both Cheaha Falls and a series of waterfalls called Devil's Den, which are particularly beautiful areas when flanked by a kaleidoscope of fall color. My camera lens also kept getting sweat all over it, since it was 66 degrees and 74% humidity when I left, and I wore a cotton t-shirt like a moron. Regardless, it's always an enjoyable hike.
It was a nice day, though overcast, and occasional rain that turned steady later in the evening.
This is a crappy panorama from my back deck. Guess if all I want is fall color, I can just walk outside, but it isn't much of a hike:
The drive into Cheaha is pretty nice itself, with several scenic overlooks, and plenty of nice views up the road as you drive:
The first thing I saw when I got out was trash.
But it wasn't trash! It was a Buff, one of my favorite pieces of gear. Now I have 5
On to the foliage:
Above Cheaha Falls:
Above Cheaha Falls-I was expecting a LOT more color around these falls, must have missed it by a couple of weeks
Below the falls:
Met a guy coming down from the shelter to filter water, and his dog.
Guess given time, water goes wherever it decides to. Several places like this at the different waterfalls in the area.
Cheaha Falls:
My exit route. Love getting opportunities to climb on stuff.
This was on the Chinnabee Silent Trail, which I do alone, or as part of a loop of three trails on a fairly regular basis. I guess besides the cleanup, the low point was that the leaves had fallen around both Cheaha Falls and a series of waterfalls called Devil's Den, which are particularly beautiful areas when flanked by a kaleidoscope of fall color. My camera lens also kept getting sweat all over it, since it was 66 degrees and 74% humidity when I left, and I wore a cotton t-shirt like a moron. Regardless, it's always an enjoyable hike.
It was a nice day, though overcast, and occasional rain that turned steady later in the evening.
This is a crappy panorama from my back deck. Guess if all I want is fall color, I can just walk outside, but it isn't much of a hike:
The drive into Cheaha is pretty nice itself, with several scenic overlooks, and plenty of nice views up the road as you drive:
The first thing I saw when I got out was trash.
But it wasn't trash! It was a Buff, one of my favorite pieces of gear. Now I have 5
On to the foliage:
Above Cheaha Falls:
Above Cheaha Falls-I was expecting a LOT more color around these falls, must have missed it by a couple of weeks
Below the falls:
Met a guy coming down from the shelter to filter water, and his dog.
Guess given time, water goes wherever it decides to. Several places like this at the different waterfalls in the area.
Cheaha Falls:
My exit route. Love getting opportunities to climb on stuff.
I luckily havent seen anything that severe on any of my hikes.
