I know this is only one day after the Free Thought Convention, but the color is predicted to be at its peak during this week/weekend. Due to other stuff such as vacation time approaching, parties, etc, this was the only date that I could schedule it. I also didn't want to wait until December, because it will be colder and most of the leaves will be gone. Anyway, I hope everyone can come out a take a walk in the woods with us and look at the pretty, pretty trees.

The park has higher attendance on weekends of course, so everyone is welcome to go early and just meet-up at 10:00 in the right-hand parking area at the entrance to the East Trail. Most of the color is on the East Trail by campground "A" or going to the ponds by campground "C". The East Trail is 4.6 miles long, and it has a few steep points along it. I've never been and it is hard to tell from the map, but campground "C" seems to be more accessible than campground "A". Plus, there are picnic areas and restrooms at the trail head.

• Entry fee: $6.00 per person
  
• Lost Maples Information
  
• Lost Maples Park Map (PDF)
  
• If anyone wants to carpool, post it in their comments or email me.
  
• Layered clothing, good walking shoes, plenty of water, and a sack lunch and/or compact snacks such as energy bars are suggested. ... Also, don't forget your snipe repellent.