Lost Maples

[jeffblaylock]

One of the few downsides to living in Central Texas is the lack of a true autumn, where the trees change colors, bright sunny days are cool and breezy, and nights are crisp and clear. One little slice of autumn exists in Lost Maples State Natural Area, though it is a fleeting and fragile fall. I hiked about nine miles there Saturday morning -- two days after a cold front swept through -- and found most of the leaves were on the ground, though a few remained to remind me of what a fall looks like elsewhere.






Leaves in Dry Can Creek


Big boulders along the Maple Trail


Mystic Canyon


Can Creek Pond

[Casa Grande]

those are awesome, Jeff....now Sarah is breathing down my neck to take her  :shock:

[jeffblaylock]

now Sarah is breathing down my neck to take her

Patience. It'll be another year before the maples are "blooming" again.

[jim2]

i've been to lost maples 3,4, times , always in the spring . it is a beautiful park , anytime of year . i really liked the west trail , up and over a hill and down into mystic canyon . looks like a good trip jeff . jim2

[BigBendHiker]

Very nice pictures, there Jeff!

It has been a few years since we visited Lost Maples.  Seeing those pictures causes me to want to return.

BBH

[SA Bill]

Thanks for the pics JB!

LM is a special place, especially in the fall. I too need to make a trip out there soon.
  Bill

[bdann]

Jeff, as per usual - fantastic photos.

[Casa Grande]

now Sarah is breathing down my neck to take her

Patience. It'll be another year before the maples are "blooming" again.

 :oops: yes, i know, but I had promised to take her this year  :?