Junco eggs
Baby juncos a day later
One of my favorite things about this time of the year is looking for Junco nests. The crew found this one on Alum Cave trail. We have had so much fun watching it and waiting for the babies to arrive. Well, they did, yesterday. I guess I now share my birthday with 4 little baby juncos. Bethany described them as looking like dust bunnies. I thought that was a very good description. I look forward to watching them over the next week and seeing them get big enough to fledge the nest. We have also spotted a fawn around camp. The does look like they are getting bigger and possibly ready to have more babies. The summer brings on new life in so many ways on the top of Mt. LeConte.
Yesterday was on again off again as far as precipitation. We saw a little bit of sun through out the day. The high was 61º with a low of 50º. It is currently foggy and wet.
Debi
6/11/2013 12:45:29 am
Exciting day for you!!
jt
6/11/2013 03:32:07 am
That was last weeks news, old saying better late than never , happy trails to all
DaveMac
6/11/2013 07:10:27 am
Does anyone know what time the llamas arrive at Grotto Falls trail-head for their trek to LeConte.
Donna
6/11/2013 07:30:36 am
I think at dawn. It takes them approximately four hours. We hiked up Trillium last months hoping to pass them up on the trail or even see them coming down as we were going up. However, for some reason they were still at the lodge when we got up there at around 1pm, they were enjoying some treats.
debnfl
6/11/2013 09:01:10 am
Awesome! I envy you up on the mountain! It's so hot here in Florida...ugh.
Holtknoblady
6/11/2013 09:22:58 am
Just want to give a shout out to Allyson, JP and Nathan for the inspiration for this 66 yr old grandmother to climb Leconte this past weekend with her 14 year old grandson. After following the blog for more than two years you cannot imagine my delight at reaching this special place. I had to pinch myself to believe that I was finally here. And I will return! Thanks also to all the regular bloggers who post such helpful advice to help this newbie plan her climb. And keep 'em coming, my peer, Doug Y! Appreciate you all.
Tony Ga
6/11/2013 09:45:03 am
Way to go!!!
Larry O
6/11/2013 10:29:11 am
Congratulations, did you spend the night or day hike?
Holtknoblady
6/11/2013 11:20:29 am
Day hike only. Last October I didn't know I would get the nerve to attempt the hike. Grandson insists we stay next year. Can't wait to try my luck in the "lottery" come October.
doug y
6/11/2013 01:34:01 pm
That is absolutely great !! You are now a member of a select "club". I hope to perhaps meet you and your grandson on the trail someday. Good luck getting a reservation, too. Just a heart-warming story you gave us all !
Gina
6/11/2013 11:31:43 pm
Good for you!
Brian N bama
6/11/2013 10:14:41 am
92 and VERY high humidity in good ole NE alabama. Sure do wish I was up top today. Allyson, I will be needing clear skies and cool weather up top for the 4th, just giving you little advanced notice so you can get that in the works!!!! LOL
Steve D
6/11/2013 12:18:38 pm
Brian N bama-have you given any thought about what time you want to start up on the afternoon of the 4th?
Brian N bama
6/12/2013 05:10:57 am
Steve D, I am thinking I want to arrive just in time for sunset.Still uncertain who in my family is going up, so I am not sure how long it will take us to get to the top. I don't plan on killing myself on the hike up so I am planning on taking about 3-4 hrs to get to the top.
Debi
6/11/2013 11:27:54 pm
Dido!! I always hate hijacking Allyson's lovely posts, but nobody ever seems to check the other forums...Is it feasible to hike up Rainbow Falls and down Trillium Gap and then extend the hike (looks like a little over two miles) to hike back to the RF parking lot and get our cars? Hiking up in July with four kids. Thanks for the advice!
Larry O
6/12/2013 10:04:42 am
Jenny, Your looking at 15.3 miles, if you don't mind the added distance it is a good roundtrip hike. I don't know if you have hiked either of this trails or not but both have very pretty waterfalls. Grotto Falls on the Trillium Gap Trail is one of my favorites in the park. The Rainbow Falls Trail is very rocky and steep near the top. The added little over two miles to R. F. parking lot is not bad at all. I have probably included too much information but I hope it helps and Happy Hiking.
Jenny
6/15/2013 03:03:09 am
No, that helps a lot! Thanks. We're staying at the lodge, so it won't be a continuous hike. I've only been up there once--went up Alum and came down Trillium. Thanks!
Dar
6/12/2013 03:42:58 am
That looks like mammal hair in the nest.....wonder what kind it is way up there on the mountain ? Comments are closed.
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