After our big road trip the day before, Aileen stayed home and I took the General and checked out some new areas. I had seen what appeared to be roads that connected to other roads but hadn't wanted to take the car there in case the roads weren't car friendly. I also put on 109 kms which isn't our usual type of ride. What I found was the area to the west and north of Mt Baldy is huge and most of the roads were in very good condition. Most of the area is miles of riding in the trees which are mostly second growth or through large logged over patches. Definitely not the more intimate riding we're used to in our Burnell Lake area.
Cottonwood and larch trees in their fall coats.
There were some extensive beaver ponds in one area.
There were some extensive beaver ponds in one area.
Larch trees lighting up the forest.
Thimbleberry ravaged by frost at about 5800 feet elevation.
Wild strawberry.
Poplars showing a hint of red.
I had a short visit with a couple of Canada Jays locally known as Whiskey Jacks.
I had a short visit with a couple of Canada Jays locally known as Whiskey Jacks.
There are quite a few what we call wild horses in this area. These were on the reserve just out of Oliver along the road toward Mt Baldy.
These ones were way up toward Mt Baldy at the 5000 foot level.
Way up McIntyre Creek which is the creek right across the street from our house. The water gets diverted long before arriving by our place. The creek has been dry here all summer.
There were some extensive beaver ponds in one area.
This beaver lodge has been in use for many years.
This beaver lodge has been in use for many years.
There were some extensive beaver ponds in one area.
Larch trees lighting up the forest.
Thimbleberries, fireweed and willows colouring the logging slash.
Not sure what this plant is but it might be a type of hawkweed.
Not sure what this plant is but it might be a type of hawkweed.
Larch trees lighting up the forest.
Really beautiful photos, John!
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