Fall has returned to the Black Hills after a brief winter spell took temperatures to single digits and our first snow of the season. This is still the most beautiful time of year, cool nights with daytime temperatures in the 60s. We left on this hike about 9:00 a.m. with the temperature still in the mid-40s and ice still covering a significant amount of the trail. Minnesota has a school break so about every other group you meet on the trail is from somewhere around Minneapolis. We also met hikers from Pennsylvania and a great of guys from Benedictine University in Kansas. Thanks to all for talking with us about your experiences in the Black Hills. Nearly everyone we talked with said it was their first time visiting but they were having fun.
Vick added braces this year.
This guy was trimming the grass along our trail. We spent about 10 minutes just watching him before deciding he wasn't moving so we gently and carefully encouraged him to move.
He didn't go too far, this picture, with bad light, was from about 8' away. He waited until we moved past and then continued his meal.
About a third of the trail was like this. Always glad we pack our traction soles to put on over our hiking shoes. Another beautiful day in God's creation.
Vick added braces this year.
This guy was trimming the grass along our trail. We spent about 10 minutes just watching him before deciding he wasn't moving so we gently and carefully encouraged him to move.
He didn't go too far, this picture, with bad light, was from about 8' away. He waited until we moved past and then continued his meal.
About a third of the trail was like this. Always glad we pack our traction soles to put on over our hiking shoes. Another beautiful day in God's creation.
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