Wednesday Wander fell on the first day of fall. My wife had an eye appointment, so I decided to check out the local Alpine Loop for signs of fall. Once I got past the entrance to the Mount Timpanagos Caves, it was still fairly dark. I turned off the loop and gained elevation doing up Route 144. This paved route leads to the reservoir and its parking lot is the end of the street bike run up the mountain, but the beginning of the mountain bike and ATV runs up the gravel roads.

Fortunately, my SUV lets me raise my clearance, so I went up for first signs of the sun.

As usual, downloads are best.