Black Oak Trail @ Coal Mine Ridge

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Dash rode shotgun on the way to the trails and took a nap since his friend Camille was in the back and couldn't play with him while Dewey and Harley shared the back seat comfortably... a nice calm start to the day. 

We explored a new trail today: Black Oak Trail... Black Oak has some switchbacks and is more narrow than some of the others, making for a somewhat challenging hike with four dogs, but it was well worth the effort as the scenery was beautiful... 

The secluded location, Lichen cloaked trees and leaf covered trail gave the feel of an enchanted forest in autumn.

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Dash practiced his bug catching skills, but will have to try again next time as he was unsuccessful despite his best efforts... Dewey & Harley's shadows appeared to merge in the form of a tree (above) and of course, Camille was full of energy & happy to be on the trails with her friends.

Two deer crossed the road as we were leaving and I was able to capture a few pictures while they curiously watched me... first the fawn and then momma showed up to make sure everything was OK. It's always a treat to see some wildlife!

We will explore Black Oak Trail further during our next Coal Mine adventure...

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