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Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/13/2020
Kachina Trail leads through shady subalpine forest.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/13/2020
...And through many small meadows.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/13/2020
There are some steep and rocky sections, but they are short.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/13/2020
A hallway of tall aspens.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/13/2020
DON'T DO THIS! Carving in the bark is harmful to the tree and unsightly to other visitors.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/13/2020
Not all the leaves change at once. In mid October, some are golden and others are still green.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/13/2020
Colorful fall forest along Kachina Trail.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/13/2020
A large alcove of volcanic rock, hanging over the trail.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/13/2020
Kachina Trail constantly goes in and out of sunny meadows and shady forest.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/13/2020
A broad meadow with excellent views.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/13/2020
A large, old fir tree that has clearly survived wildfires.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/13/2020
Looking up at Agassiz and Fremont Peaks.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/13/2020
The aspens turn gold in early to mid October.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date:
10/13/2020
A glorious aspen-fringed meadow.