Jones' Cabin Creek

We enjoyed sunny days and relatively mild temperatures between a snowfall the 3rd week of October and another snow in the mountains last weekend.  We took full advantage of it.

Even in the high country, snow was melted in open areas.

Red Creek Reservoir (at the bottom of the hill in above photo) was our trailhead for one of those Indian summer rides. 

We traveled up Jones Cabin Creek.  At 11AM, the water was still frozen around the edges.  All along the little creek, there are numerous signs of past beaver activity. 

I've marked a couple of old beaver dam outlines in the photo.  It's fascinating to see how a valley was sculpted as the dams silted in.  We didn't see any intact beaver dams or sign of recent activity. 

We did see a small herd of deer, though.

As we rode past this old cabin, presumably Jones' humble abode, Daisy was ready to move in.

The terrain was steep, but the horses are in good shape and had no problem.

On Red Creek Mountain's rocky ridge, we let the horses chew on some grass and take a break while the rest of us climbed to the summit. 

On top of Red Creek Mountain (10,500 ft/3200 m), Steve and Daisy admired the scenery.

 Mt. Timpanogas lies about 35 miles to the east:

And the heart of the Uinta Range is about 40 miles to the north:

We know our fall Goldilocks days are numbered, but we'll be out riding a few times a week until the snow covers the landscape for the winter.

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