Red Rabbit Report post Posted September 29, 2009 Camped out by Lockett Meadow last night so I could get and early start in the dark to hike up to the Inner Basin of the San Francisco Peaks to catch the sunrise. The wind of an upcoming front had been blowing all night, so the sweaty shirt was a little cool in the breeze at the destination after about an hour of blowing the carbon out of the lungs. Unfortunately, there were no clouds wisping in the wind, so I was stuck with a clear blue sky. The Inner Basin aspens seemed to be about 75% turned color to yellow and some yellow-orange. No reds yet. So if you would like to see the closest Arizona has to the San Juans of Colorado in the autumn splendor, a hike this weekend should catch the aspens in the Inner Basin at their peak color. If you get there real early, you might even hear an elk bugle. The aspens near Snow Bowl, Hart Prairie and the south slopes to Doyle Saddle are still 95% green. Doug~RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted September 29, 2009 Thanks for the update Doug! Paul is still hoping to catch some good color up there. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted September 29, 2009 Amanda, How did Paul's hike up Humphreys go? Doug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azryan Report post Posted September 29, 2009 Fantastic pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakehaffey Report post Posted September 29, 2009 Great photos! I sure hope the elk start to call up there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted September 30, 2009 I say again, gifted . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowsniper Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Very nice, thanks for the pics! Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Nice pictures to go with my coffee this morning. Thanks! TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted September 30, 2009 Wow! Thats some beautiful scenery right there. This is the best time of year. Leaves are changing color, elk bugling, and deer season around the corner. Gotta love it. Nice pics Doug! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted October 10, 2009 Friday evening trip to Snowbowl showed that this area and southern slope may need another week to peak. Hope there will be some color rather than just turning brown as some are doing. A hike up the Weatherford trail to Doyle Saddle may be nice for those interested. Taken at the turn 1/4 mile before Snowbowl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
