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Pausing for a breather during the long climb to Bird Knob on the Massanutten Mountain Trail (11/1/09)

Lunch at a secluded pond near Bird Knob (11/1/09)

Enjoying the view of the Shenandoah Valley from an overlook on the Massanutten Mountain trail (11/1/09)

This bearded tooth fungus (Hericium erinaceus) was spotted by alert hike leader, Tom Jones. It's supposed to be good to eat and, at 10 inches across, would make quite a mouthful (11/1/09)

Taking a breather during the steep climb up Cat Knob (11/8/09)

Rapidan Camp, getaway spot for president Herbert Hoover, now preserved by the National Park Service (11/8/09)

After the hike, Taylor's Deli is open. Sherry provided scrumptious chili and fixings, together with free beverages (11/8/09)

And George, the birthday boy, gets ready to blow out a few candles (11/8/09)

Enjoying lunch and the great view from North Mountain Trail after climbing over 1700 feet to the ridge (11/15/09)

Heading down the Trout Pond trail to the bus to end our
hike on a perfect Fall day (11/15/09)

Moving along and trying to stay upright on the rocky, leafy trail to
Buzzard Rocks in the Massanutten Mountain area (11/22/09)

Some of the stony outcrop that comprises Buzzard Rocks. That's Signal Knob across the valley in the background (11/22/09)

A couple of Wanderbirds enjoying one of the spectacular viewpoints on Buzzard Rocks (11/22/09)

On the way down from Buzzard Rocks we catch a view of the Massanutten Fish Farm where they are probably brewing up a mess of trout to be released in nearby Passage Creek for the next fishing season (11/22/09)