[Elvis]

Today 8buck, D2k and I enjoyed the scenery along Denny Creek - especially the view of Keekwulee Falls and the splash of fall color.

The trail was relatively quiet this morning, but on our return from the Hemlock Pass area we started to encounter more people.  Still, there were quite a few less than I anticipated.  Probably a combination of the season and the weather forecast.  I hear this place is a zoo in the summer.

At the trailhead a crew was working to erect a new trailhead sign.  Looks nice and strong.

Before crossing under the I-90 elevated highway, 8buck observed this cool looking mushroom along the trail.

A while later we noticed this 'scaled' vertical cliff with a strange circular shape where the layers of rock have fallen out.

Met some friendly Robber Jays and found a blue tank top in a tree above the trail.

We also noticed a white spot in a distant tree across one of the talus slopes.  Here is the original photo (full zoom) and then the photoshopped/cropped/enlarged 'white spot'.  I figured it was an eagle, but it's in a peculiar postion - like it has its head under its wing.

Someday I'll head back out here and visit Lake Melakwa - when the weather is a little bit better.

~E

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[Obi Tony Kenobi]

Nice pics, can't believe there is still that much water going over Keekwulee Falls, usually by now it is a trickle.

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[Go Jo]

Great shots! Thanks for adventuring out in the rain to get them for us 

[Hiker Mama]

Woo hoo!  Elvis got out for another real hike this year!    I liked the red leaf photo.

[The Angry Hiker]

Looks like a hawk, and it was probably sleeping.

[stacymarie]

love the picture of the falls with the fall color behind it.

I love that hike, one of my favorite view wise, and it's pretty amazing that there is still that much water flowing!

good job 

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[Backpacker Joe]

Nice shots Elbis.  Dont know what that mystery bird thing is.....

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[Mark Griffith]

Beautiful ribbon effect on Keekwulee falls in the small water time.

I have seen that black mushroom of death before up the Middle Fork :

[Karen²]

Nice Elvis!    Glad to hear you got another 'sunny hiking day'! 

Those fall colors are looking mighty nice.  What an ugly looking mushroom that is...I vote for not edible! 

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