Particularly stunning are views along ridges and from peaks, where a patchwork
of contrasting colors quilt the landscape, clamoring and competing to be seen.
But sometimes, climbs to those places are impractical, if not impossible, because of physical conditioning or time constraints.
Bear Spring Mountain, a state managed wildlife preserve, is my go-to place when I am short on time since it is located only five-miles from my home.
Over the past two days, I've accessed the mountain via the intersection of trail #2 and #12 at Middle Pond, off West Trout Brook Road - known by longtime residents as Shinhopple Brook Road.
From there, a short but quasi-strenuous-from-quick-elevation-gain hike can be had by heading straight up trail #2.
One way that I have been able to enjoy autumn's offerings, without much exertion, is by sticking close to the three different bodies of water located within proximity of the trail head.
Middle Pond showcases its surrounds with reflection.
Because the pond drains over a man-made retaining wall, a waterfall can be found on it's southwestern side, just the other side a recently rehabbed wooden bridge.
At different times of the year, recreationists of a varying sort - anglers, hunters, equestrians and snowmobilers, use Middle Pond as a meeting point. Its a great place to stop and reflect.
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