This was Margot's idea. She wanted another challenging and steep hike of no more than five miles. We agreed to meet at 9am in the Upper Miler Canyon parking lot. I like these late starts this time of year so that I have time to get ready and give the dogs some attention.
The dogs got me up early again at 4:30 so I made coffee and waited for it to get light enough for .a sunrise hike with Gretchen. We went to the mailboxes and back for two miles. Heard a couple of Great Horned Owls on a post on my way out. This is the first time I've heard them in this area! Both were gone when we walked past the post a second time. The other excitement was seeing three juvenile coyotes cross the street about a quarter mile east of us. Gretchen noticed but didn't get agitated.
I chose Zana as my canine partner for Miller Canyon. She was overdue a walk and gladly came alone. She did so well staying by my side. There were many recreationists out this morning, making both parking lots crowded, but we only came across a trail runner and three guys while on the trail.
Steve came along but just to sit in Margot's car and read and to join us for lunch at the Angry German restaurant. He looked really tired again.
Margot has a steady pace and seldom stops to rest. The incline up this canyon is also steady, as it's uphill all the way and we were in the shade all the way going to the mine. No water in the creek, but Zana enjoyed her hike
The mine is at 2.5 miles from the trailhead, but Margot wanted to turn around at the two-hour mark, just 0.3 miles away up the last switchback. We had gained almost 1700' elevation. She and Steve had errands to do today and she needed to get back
The last of the fall colors were visible.
The sun was up on the way back once we got near the orchard.
Our post-hike meal was at the Angry German. I had a chicken Rahmschnitzel.
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