Belknap Crater

We decided to hike Belknap Crater for extra credit, since we had already hiked Maiden Peak before the fire closure. Interesting hike through the forest,

When we saw that the Maiden peak had an alternate because of the fire, we decided to do it also, so that we'd bag SEVEN

We already hiked Maiden Peak, but wanted to also hike this optional peak, guess we’re overachievers!  Lots of lava rocks (hard on doggy paws) on Belknap

This was so much fun.  A little bit of fall colors popped up.  The lava rock was not hard to maneuver. I would do this

Wow! Doing Belknap Crater after already completing South Sister was such a treat. It felt MUCH easier, but we weren’t tired and ready to be

I started the day very early and got to the trailhead a little after 4 AM. I decided to go out with a bang and