Skookumchuck Trail, July 12

[forestgnome]

young bull moose near the trailhead...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/skookumchuck.jpg





trail lined with ferns and bunchberry at around 4,000'...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/skookumchuck-8.jpg






I saw another family of Bicknell's Thrush in this area. This is a youngster...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/skookumchuck-9.jpg




a view from Garfeild Ridge toward Mt. Garfeild...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/skookumchuck-6.jpg




Garfeild Ridge, looking north...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/skookumchuck-5.jpg



Mountain Avens, which only grow along this ridge and on the Presidentials and in the arctic region...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/skookumchuck057.jpg




False Hellebore...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/skookumchuck-2.jpg




some sort of ragwort (I think)...

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l190/forestgnome/skookumchuck-3.jpg



happy trails :)

[KathyC]

I always look so forward to seeing your pictures, the wildlife you catch in your photos is amazing.

[Steve M]

Thanks for sharing. I love the views from Garfield Ridge!

[KathyC]

I especially love the Moose, the town I live in is Garfield, lol

[mtruman]

Great shots as always Patrick. We're going to be on Garfield Ridge a week from Monday. After seeing these pictures I'm looking forward to it even more!!!

[Bretton Woods Brat]

Patrick, that bull looks like he's smiling at you! :D

[Brad]

Patrick, that bull looks like he's smiling at you! :D
They all smile when they see Patrick back to say hi.

[Steve M]

Patrick, that bull looks like he's smiling at you! :D

I would expect nothing less from a fellow Moose.

[JimS]

I love the shot of the bunchberries lining the trail. Great quality to that!

The avens shot on the ridge is fine as well...but I'd definately put the bunchberry path into your perminant portfolio...