North Fork Sauk River Road Adventure

The falls empty into the river

A drive up the Mountain Loop Highway last Sunday focused on my destination- the North Fork Sauk River Road. It had been many years since I had been in this area so I wanted to check it out. My first stop was the North Fork Falls. The hike down was short, a bit steep, and a bit slick.

The falls

 

The falls were rushing and no one was around. The sun was out and the temperature was quite cold. I had left the lowland fog to explore.

 

Along the way I stopped by a silent beaver pond. It may have been quiet during the day but I could tell from the beaver sticks there were times when the beavers were actively chewing away at the surrounding vegetation.

 

 

Mountain views along the Mountain Loop Scenic Byway on  a sunny autumn day.



Monte Cristo lake

Once again the only birds were varied thrushes and a few chickadees and wrens. Not to worry, I am open to anything and nothing because something is always happening.

I completed the entire loop with very few vehicles seen. The most interesting was the giant RV fallen off the road. Bummer for the tow bill on that mess!