Saturday, June 13, 2015

Chautaqua Mountain

Near the Palmer Reservoirs is Chautaqua Mountain. The trail up it isn't as well known as many others in the area, but it's worth a climb. This was the last hike I did with just Socks, before Laika joined our family last summer; of course, he's leading the way.
The trail climbs through the trees...
...and climbs...
...until the top, where we take a well-deserved rest. I'll post some views in a couple of days.
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13 comments:

  1. eileeninmdJune 13, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Looks like a nice hike! Socks is a great hiker! I love the last shot of Socks and the view. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  2. Sylvia KJune 13, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    Beautiful place to hike!! Socks does look as though he was ready for a break! Great captures as always, Al!! Hope you're enjoying a wonderful weekend!!

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  3. Linda W.June 13, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    A nice shady, forested trail for those hot days! Socks is a real trooper.

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  4. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJune 13, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    This looks like a nice trail to climb, Al, since it is partly shaded.Your dog looks like he also enjoyed it!

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  5. carol l mckennaJune 13, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    Beautiful photos and great shadows and love that adorable little critter !

    Happy Weekend to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  6. AnonymousJune 13, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Beautiful forest trail. Socks is such a great hiking buddy.

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  7. AmyJune 13, 2015 at 7:40 PM

    lovely scenery, I'd be out there too :-)

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  8. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 14, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    I can never get over what a good climber that little guy is ... He looks happy to have reached the top and rest time though... As I'm sure you were. (I'm gasping just thinking of the climb!)

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  9. magiceyeJune 14, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    Beautifully captured!!

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  10. UnknownJune 15, 2015 at 1:27 AM

    Socks is so cute! Looks like the view was worth the climb.

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  11. Vineeta YashsaviJune 15, 2015 at 1:40 AM

    Wow... Lovely...

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  12. sonia a. mascaroJune 18, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    What a wonderful place to hike, Al!
    Looks Socks loves to hike with you!

    PS: I had computer problems, so I was delay to visit my blog friends. Sorry...

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  13. Gemma WisemanJune 19, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    Such wonderful tall tress and the final view surrounding Socks - who seems to be smiling - is stunning.

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