Looking back at the 2012 fall, we had a really beautiful leaf season. Though it was cut short by Hurricane Sandy, there were still a few weeks in October where leaves were bright red, vibrant yellow and various shades of orange and fire. It was a perfect time to strap back on our hiking shoes and head up to Bear Mountain in the Hudson Valley for some Appalachain Trail action.
This waterfall sits along a heavily trafficked part of the trail just above the Bear Mountain Lodge. It was a calming place to sit toward the end of our hike as the sun was going down.
Gorgeous!
thanks andi! btw, i just adopted a rescue puppy that came from north carolina! shes quite the southern girl.
Beautiful photo.. although it’s probably just a little colder up there now!
Thanks! It’s definitely colder now – way too cold for me!
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