Strier Conservancy walk

I try to walk in this little reservation just up Rt.105 from Oak Point at least a few times a year.  It is almost always without people, and although it is famous for ticks, mosquitoes, etc. during the summer, late fall is very rewarding.  I know, I take the same kind of pictures over and over, I can't help myself, it is what I love.  And somehow, the muted, more subtle colors really appeal to me.  I wish I could throw them all into a sweater or tie.  And I especially love the spectacular contrast between the bright yellow Aspens (?) and the dark evergreens. 
Amazing weather for Nov. 3.

The trail is a soft path, easily followed.  At one time, some of the little

bridges were difficult to cross (built very high up) but they have been lowered.

The Red Maples this fall were very muted.  I was very few of the magnificent solid-scarlet

trees of falls past.  We had the warmest Fall on record,  and very little steady rain.

I love the vistas from the trail.  I hope to spot an owl someday.

One of the most beautiful aspects of the trail is the incredible growth of fern,

covering huge swaths of ground.  On this walk, they had mostly withered away,

but here was a nice patch.

I see this regularly on the walk.  These are rare in New England.