Goat Mountain — Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025

We started out in the rain at about 9am. There were no other cars in the lot and the bathroom at the trailhead was clean and well-stocked. Fall colors improved as we climbed and the rain turned to steady snow at about 5000’. As we left the tree cover, the mud and snow combination made the trail quite slippery. Spikes and poles were helpful to get us to the top. The snow and wind on the summit meant that we didn’t stay long, but it was still fun to get up there. We found a little protected space under the trees for a warm drink and then made our way down. Lots of berries to snack on and colors to enjoy, even in the middle of the storm.