But we have an annual parking pass
Cat figures out how the day pass system works
Melt Season
The snow is almost gone under the spruce trees.
Along the Compeau Trail
Spruce forest near the beginning of the Compeau Trail. Chena River State Recreation Area, Alaska
Forest Floor
Spring along the Compeau Trail
Spring Melt
Along the Compeau Trail.
No talking about work on the trail
First view of the hills
The trees opened up a bit on the way up Twin Bears.
Birch Sunset
Tall Birch
Evening in the Forest
Birch forest and melting snow along the Compeau Trail on the way up Twin Bears Mountain
Depth
Birch forest along the Compeau Trail
Birch Forest
Birch Skies
Shortly after sunset along the Compeau Trail
Birch Potholes
Spring melt season
To the "Summit"
Last of the color
We made it to the top of Twin Bears Mountain just as the last of the evening light faded on the horizon.
This is it?
Not the most impressive view from the top of Twin Bears Mountain. But it is a nice hike.
North View
Looking north from Twin Bears Mountain
Sliver of Color