Dianna and Steve and I went backpacking at Henry Coe this weekend. We went from the Coyote Creek entrance to Kelly Lake. As best as I can figure, it was about 7 miles from the car to the campsite, with 1500 feet total climb. The forecast was for a high of 80 on both Saturday and Sunday. Of course, it felt hotter in the sun, but the occasional breeze was nice.
None of us had problems with this hike, although we all had our own pace.
From the top of the ridge, you can look north...
...and south.
Most of Coe is grass, bushes, and trees. There are only a few rocks.
Is this a lilac tree?
Here's a close up of the same species, but a different tree. This one was losing its flowers.
Some pretty red-winged blackbirds were waiting for us at the lake. Here is one sitting near the top of a small tree.
Here's the same bird in an action shot. This also happens to be the best shot I got of the lake.
The best campsite was just below the earth dam holding back the lake. We kept our fingers crossed that it wouldn't burst in the night.
That's all the photos you get. The route back was the same as the route in, so there was nothing more to see. I hope you enjoyed the show. G'night, folks!
