On a rainy, drizzly day, 24 people hiked up the old ski trails to the base of McCauley Mountain. This included three new people and our child hiking star, Chloe W., Debby R.’s granddaughter. As usual, Chloe was in the lead.

On arriving at the base, we were looking for cover so we could enjoy our lunch. One of the new folks, Tom S. turned the handle on the lodge’s back door and found that it opened. This enabled us to have lunch on the inside lodge picnic tables, thereby avoiding the rain.  After lunch, and desert of Snicker’s bars, we ascended McCauley to see the fall foliage. Even though it was a grey day, the colors were still brilliant, with an abundance of crimson. After the hike, 15 of us traveled to the Buffalo Head Restaurant to enjoy drinks and dinner.

By Mike H.