Great day for a hike! Cold temperatures, but plenty of sunshine to enjoy. I didn't plan for this 3 hour hike, but I found a new trail that lead up the mountain. This was about a 600 foot elevation change from the main trail. It was challenging, but worth the climb. The trail wound lazily up the hill and the terrain was easy.
The end of the trail came to a recently clear-cut area. This was pretty ugly due to the bare ground and leftover tree branches. But after stopping for a quick photo, I carried on to the top of the elevation. At the top, it was interesting how the sun cast long shadows this time of year.
I continued on along the mountain-top trail and followed it until I came to the pinnacle. There I found a great view of the valley below. The air was clear and another photo opportunity presented itself. I estimated the trail distance to be about 10 miles, the most I traveled this fall.
Today was cold, but a sunny day in eastern PA. Deer hunting is over as of yesterday, so the woods are open to hiking and trail running again. Some streams and drainage areas showed the signs of cold with ice building on the grasses and trees. The woods were quiet and the warming sun kept the hike comfortable. Holiday vacation time will provide more opportunities to hike and fish before the year is out. More to come...
Great day for a walk up the Locust Mountain! Temperatures in the 50's and mostly sunny. There was a slight breeze from the south, however, the sun negated any coolness.
Spotted were some trail riders, riding 4-wheel ATVs and some dirt bikes. When all was quiet, a wild turkey came out into the open.
Although it looks like winter along the treeline, the season is warmer than usual and no snow since Halloween.
A few new trails were found. They may be new dirt bike trails. Nonetheless, they were nice walking trails.
I had to traverse a bolder field on the side of the mountain. This was challenging due to some loose stones.
All-in-all, not a bad afternoon for a hike in the Pennsylvania hills.
Thanksgiving is over and now it's time for the commercialization of Christmas!
Great day for a hike! Cold temperatures, but plenty of sunshine to enjoy. I didn't plan for this 3 hour hike, but I found a new trail that lead up the mountain. This was about a 600 foot elevation change from the main trail. It was challenging, but worth the climb. The trail wound lazily up the hill and the terrain was easy. 
The end of the trail came to a recently clear-cut area. This was pretty ugly due to the bare ground and leftover tree branches. But after stopping for a quick photo, I carried on to the top of the elevation. At the top, it was interesting how the sun cast long shadows this time of year.
