Six Fall Hikes, One Weekend in Photos

A case of the Mondays? Not a chance, with so many incredible trip reports flowing in from a gorgeous weekend of hiking. If you are searching out your next fall hike, or just some inspiration to get outside, you could do worse than spending an hour cozied up with a cup of coffee and trip reports.

File your own adventure. What makes a great trip report? This time of year, snow conditions are always important information to share with others. How are the fall colors? What about the state of the road, the trailhead facilities and the trail itself? Last, but not least, include your photos of the trail, the scenery or just your hiking buddies!

Below are photos and links to trip reports from great adventures over the weekend. Use them to plan a trip, or just take the kind of coffee break that will keep you jonesing for fall hiking all week long.

Snow-covered larches at Carne Mountain

• Trip reporter jbk51691 talks about the beauty, the snow and the hunters of tackling Carne Mountain.
  
  

Looking east from the summit and along the saddle/trail back down to the basin. Photo and trip report by jbk51691.

Volcano views from Mount Ellinor

• Trip reporter staziemom found mushrooms, fall foliage, a good workout and some views.
  

The views from a hike up Mount Ellinor. Photo and trip report by staziemom.

Focusing on the details at Wallace Falls

• Trip reporter Taum Sauk has an incredible eye for the details that make a good hike grand.

How to make the best of a foggy fall hike? Focus on the details. Photo and trip report by Taum Sauk

A beach, trails galore and fall fungi at Saint Edwards State Park

• Trip reporter viji133hp spotlights a hike that may not come to mind for fall.
  

Mushrooms at Saint Edwards State Park. Photo and trip report by viji133hp.

Overnight skies at Railroad Grade

• Trip reporter KyleNicholson enjoyed fall colors, moonrise and sunrise shine in an overnight.

Snow, fall colors and a big moon on Railroad Grade. Photo by KyleNicholson.