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September 30, 2017
by Monika Hahues
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Driving by Flagstaff on our way back from the Zion camping trip on September 20th we saw a glimpse of yellow - the first signs of fall - on the San Francisco Mountains. So Lin and I decided we needed to come back as soon as possible to see more fall colors. On short notice a hike to the Inner Basin with destination Lockett Meadow was added to the schedule and seven hikers signed up. We made it to the trailhead just in time to secure a parking spot. At 9:45 we started our quest for the best fall color pictures. |
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 This area is recovering nicely from a forest fire. |
 The ground is covered with gold. |
 Tammy, Heather, Carol, and Mary find a cool spot for a break. |
 Overhead is a blaze of glory. |
 The view leaves nothing to be desired. |
 There is still some green in the forest. |
 Yes, this is the Inner Basin. |
 The trail is well signed. |
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We took our time going up to Lockett Meadow. By the time we got to the turnaround point we were ready for a snack. |
 Let’s sit down for a while. |
 ... but the best views are upward. |
 Like lumps on a log. |
 Ralph, Carol, Tammy, Heather, Lin, Mary, Carl, Monika |
 We’re on the trail, heading back down. |
 What a view! |
 Autumnal glory. |
 Merrily we roll along. |
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| For the best picture, look up. | |
 Pavilions in the sky. |
 So glad we are here today. |
 Dark evergreens in a colorful forest. |
 A blaze of glory. |
 It’s even better on the way down. |
 Our trail was once a road. |
 The fires of autumn. |
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After seven miles and 4.5 hours on the trail, everyone had taken enough pictures and we were ready to pay the new microbrewery/pub that opened in the former Busters location a visit and refuel. Since the place had just opened the week before, not everything went smoothly, but given some time this is a place to visit again. |
 Chowing down. |
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