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| Hiking | 9.08 Miles |
2,181 AEG |
| | Hiking | 9.08 Miles | 6 Hrs 27 Mns | | 1.69 mph |
| 2,181 ft AEG | 1 Hour 5 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | A delightful day spent in See Canyon. Literally could not have asked for a better day! The weather was perfect!
We left the east valley at 7a and arrived at the Trailhead at 9a to a nice 53F. We headed up the canyon and lost the few people we saw within the first mile. We started seeing some red maples about 1.5 miles in. So many pretty red maples and golden oaks as we made our way up to the rim. Lots of water everywhere.
This was my first trip to See Canyon, and it didn't disappoint. There were a few rocky and/or steep sections, but overall it was easy going. The trail is marked the entire way with metal diamonds. There are a few very large trees down on the trail that require climbing over, but nothing problematic.
We stopped for lunch on the rim near the upper Trailhead. Lots of cars parked there, and a lot of loud traffic going by on FR300.
The way down was smooth and uneventful. We decided to take the short trail to See Spring which is a real gusher. It was nice to sit for a few minutes and enjoy the glorious water!
The Trailhead was unsurprisingly full upon our return, as was the roadside parking along the entry FR. We saw quite a few people coming and going within a mile of the Trailhead.
The drive out to Christopher Creek showed every roadside campsite full. There were quite a few open spaces during the morning drive in. No excitement on the drive home.
A wonderful hike with fall colors and pines. Win/win. Peak color should be within the next two weeks. None of the trees along the see spring trail have changed at all. |
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Autumn Foliage Observation Substantial
Substantial at the high elevations of the trail. |
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
A few flowers here and there at the lower elevations, all past their prime. |
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