10/31/08 - Hiking Out of Len Foote Hike Inn, Dawsonville, GA

Hiking the 5 miles out was just as beautiful as hiking in was. The fall colors and clear blue skies made for a gorgeous day!

Along the trail
Leaves and pinecones
Along the trail
View point about a mile from the Len Foote Hike Inn
Along the trail
Fall leaves
The color of the leaves was spectacular
There were so many different colors of leaves
The rich green color of Galax along the trail. It is native to the southeastern United States from Massachusetts and New York south to northern Alabama, growing mainly in the Appalachian Mountains at altitudes of up to 1,500 m, where it grows in shaded places in forests.

The leaves are often harvested for the florist industry; concern has been expressed over excessive exploitation, and collection is now restricted in many areas.
Along the trail
Mike waiting for me. The hike isn't hard it is just that I lag behind as I am always taking pictures.
Susan at the bridge.
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View along the trail
Mike waiting for me again
Along the trail
After we hiked out we stopped at Amicalola Lodge to see the fantastic fall colors from there. Here is Mike enjoying the view and the sun in one of the Adirondack chairs on their patio.
View from Amicalola Lodge
View from Amicalola Lodge