It was a fresh Sunday morning in early October when we began our ascent of Tanigawadake. Most of the year this mountain remains quite, with little activity accept a few hikers on the weekend. However, when the days start to get shorter and the leaves start to turn, this mountain becomes swamped with Japanese tourists. Parking lots fill with dozens upon dozens of vehicles packed to the gills with prospective peak baggers. All the way down the valley buses clamor up the windy mountain road to drop off tourists of all ages and descriptions, all eager to make it to the peak. From the summit, it is easy to see why; a sea of mountains bursting with colors.
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Fall Colors of Tanigawadake
Crowded but Beautiful

By C. Rio
Community writer

Tanagawadake bathed in the early morning light (Photo: Matthew Shewchuk)

Fall colors moving in (Photo: Matthew Shewchuk)

Gaining some altitude (Photo: Matthew Shewchuk)

Looking over to the neighboring peaks (Photo: Matthew Shewchuk)

Hikers ploding up the main trail (Photo: Matthew Shewchuk)

Looking down (Photo: Matthew Shewchuk)

The rewards for making it to the top (Photo: Matthew Shewchuk)

Crowds on the way down (Photo: Matthew Shewchuk)
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Kim Bergström
6 years ago
This is still on my bucket list while I'm living out here - your pictures definitely are giving me the push to go!
Justin Velgus
10 years ago
Very beautiful. It looks like you had fun!
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