Autumn in Algonquin

This time we planned to get the real fall experience and what better place could we go to than Algonquin Park. It's a three hour drive from our house but the beauty of the warm coloured leaves kept us entertained. I had heard so much about the spectacular colours of the leaves in Algonquin that it had to hit my "Must Go" list.

Today was one of the best October days to had out as the temperatures were very low last week. We took 401 East to highway 11 to highway 60 to get to the West Gate of Algonquin Provincial Park. The sky stretched like a blue silk cloth with no limits and the few white clouds hung low above the colourful earth. The trees showered us with the red, orange and yellow maple leaves which made our trip even more exciting. Highway 60 was a breathtaking side and we would often stop on the road side to take pictures. Considering it was a day before the long weekend we did not find much traffic on the winding roads of this scenery. I went hiking on the Hardwood Lookout Trail and the Lookout Trail since we only had four hours before sunset. The scenic beauty made us promise that we will come back to visit the other trails... Maybe camp there this summer!

I have posted some pictures for your view. Remember to share your stories of Algonquin Park or other fall destinations