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PostTue Oct 12, 2021 12:42 pm 
The Staircase Rapids Loop is another trail that I discovered a few years ago that offers some decent lowland fall color. The fall colors were similar to my hike up the Dosewallips last week. The were a few Big Leaf Maples that were turning color and a few that hadn’t. Vine Maples were turning color too, along with Devils Club and numerous ground plants. It was a great day for a walk, sunny and not too cool. I thought I would have to bundle up to stay warm, but my fleece jacket and wool hat sufficed. And it helped that I found a spot in the sun, next to the river, to eat my lunch. I walked approximately 4 miles over a period of 5 or so hours. Picture taking provided much delay in my walking speed.

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PostTue Oct 12, 2021 1:40 pm 
These are so beautiful! Love the rich colors

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PostTue Oct 12, 2021 6:13 pm 
Very well done. Evocative.

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PostTue Oct 12, 2021 6:30 pm 
Nice! Thanks for the great pix and report ... hopefully we can find some time to head over there soon. It looks beautiful!

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PostWed Oct 13, 2021 7:36 pm 
Some lovely river shots there!

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PostSun Oct 17, 2021 4:46 pm 
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

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