Rampart Ridge Loop

Great Halloween Hike! Rainy and darkish in the woods...spooky! Especially when I looked up and 2 ghostly deer watching me! Also saw some grouse, right in front of me on trail. Very rainy, standing water on ridgetop due to clay soil there. Still a very pretty, enjoyable outing, 1339' gain, 5 mi loop. No views due to rain and mist, but a great day! There are still some fall colors on shrubs and trees along the way. With rest stops, lunch stop, 4 hrs from Longmire and back to Longmire/car. ( I am slow going uphill). Great hike for testing your hiking/fitness level.
Missed my boon companions, though.