Jody, Peter, Bennett, Kevin, and Karen preparing for the day's hike to the Lion's Head.

Bennett (hiding in the rhododendrons) and Karen on the trail.

Karen, Bennett, Peter, Jody and Kevin's bald head on the trail.

Red Creek trail unseasonably dry.

Kevin, Jody, and Peter preparing to cross Red Creek.

Approaching the Lion's Head.

Mountain-ash showing fall colors.

American Mountain-ash showing fall colors.

Approaching the Point near the Lion's Head.

Karen, Jody, and Kevin near the Lion's Head.

Karen on the Lion's Head overlooking Red Creek Valley.

Kevin eating a pre-cheese snack.