Another beautiful day in the forecast - sunny w/ highs in the mid-80s in the valley. Heading to Catherine's Pass today -- it's been a while since my last visit. Hoping to get up to Sunset Peak but not feeling 100% this morning so it may not happen.
I check the weather before heading out and it's in the mid-40s at the trail head.
Lots of color in the canyon this morning but most of it still in the shade.
When I arrive at the parking, the basin is full of sun. Devil's Castle and Sugarloaf Peak look wonderful in the morning light.
Unfortunately, I forgot to put the battery in my camera this morning, so no photo memories today. :(
The trail starts in the sun and then heads into the shade. I see only a few purple asters in bloom. Lots of seed heads/pods though.
I'm looking for moose or deer but see none. But the birds are sure talkative this morning.
I arrive at a very sunny wet meadow - very golden in the early light. Saw moose here last time but nothing today.
I complete the remaining uphill and arrive at Catherine's Pass. Always beautiful!
I find a rock and enjoy the surroundings.
Catherine's Lake below is 1/2 in the sun and 1/2 in the shade. The yellow leaves around the lake are bright in the sunlight!
Several folks are up on Sunset Peak - I can see their silhouettes against the blue sky.
There's a chipmunk behind me chirping and his tail bounces with every chirp.
The birds are singing for a while after I arrive but then quiet down.
This is the end of my day (not going any farther -- I just have to come back before the road closes in a month or so).
Time to head down. The way down is a bit sunnier now. Sunny enough that I see a Sulpher butterfly flitting around.
Short but lovely day!
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