Big Creek — Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020

I arrived at the trailhead at 8:40 on a cold Saturday morning. Fall is finally in display and it is glorious. From the start you are surrounded by yellows and oranges. And mushrooms. If you say mushroom and then look for one, you'll find one. The trail is in excellent condition. Despite all the leaves on the trail, there was no issue with traction. I came across 4 parties until I hit the small parking area where cars were lined up all over the place. Somehow I missed all those people. There is still plenty of green on the upper section of the trail if you didn't get to see the splendor this weekend. Come prepared for the cold and wet. With the leaves falling, there is a lot more exposure to raindrops and/or sunshine. I had to peel off my layers on the way up and layer right back up on the way down.