Little Bald Mountain -- Old topo maps label this peak as Bald Mountain, less than three miles from another peak of the same name. Must have caused no end of confusion, and maybe some lost hikers from time to time. Now this one is named Little Bald Mouintain.

Dayhike at Sugarloaf State Park. Cloudy start, rainy finish. Challenging trek with old and new friends. This place deserves a return visit, in better weather.

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Frank Farmer > Low cloud ceiling -- Throughout the day, we heard small private planes flying up above. Made me a little nervous, and hoping their altimeters were working properly.

Frank Farmer > Earthworm -- Water pressure from saturated soil drove these little critters out into the air. A field day for the birds, unless the worms find their way back underground. We saw hundreds

Frank Farmer > Verdant plant growth -- A temperate rain forest, at least for now. In the summer, this forest will be hotter than the blazes

Frank Farmer > Pint-sized madrone tree -- This little shaver has been ravaged by deer.

Frank Farmer > Lisa and Jason heading uphill -- Passing an interesting erosion control feature

Little Bald Mountain -- Old topo maps label this peak as Bald Mountain, less than three miles from another peak of the same name. Must have caused no end of confusion, and maybe some lost hikers from time to time. Now this one is named Little Bald Mouintain.