We hiked the Busiek Red and Yellow trials today – 5 miles and 596 ft. of elevation. We ventured off trail for a while so I could show Ginger some of the things I’d discovered when I backpacked through here in June.

The 1930s Dodge Panel Truck has been put the right way up by someone (it was on it’s side). I’m not sure if I like the idea of it being moved or not. Regardless it was an opportunity for a few pictures.

We also got to see a fair bit of trash visitors to Busiek have left behind. We’re not sure if this is caused by ignorance or laziness. Is education the answer or just a waste of time?

Busiek East Parking Lot Sign

Busiek East Parking Lot

Campsite 5 Busiek State Forest and Wildlife Area

The fire rings at Busiek are quite primitive and don’t include a grill.

The Red Trail passes to the left here, while the trail to campsite 8 goes right. Campsite 8 is officially a Group Campsite.

Busiek Red Trail, note the red blaize on the tree (center frame)

Busiek 1930s Dodge Humpback Panel Truck. It seems someone has tipped the truck upright since I was here in June

Busiek 1930s Dodge Humpback Panel Truck. It seems someone has tipped the truck upright since I was here in June

Busiek 1930s Dodge Humpback Panel Truck – Engine Block.

Busiek 1930s Dodge Humpback Panel Truck – Engine Block.

Busiek 1930s Dodge Humpback Panel Truck

Busiek 1930s Dodge Humpback Panel Truck – Engine Number

Persimmons – we found a lot of ripe ones.

Ripe persimmons. It’s a shame I didn’t remove the cat fur from my bandana before I put them on it

Busiek Yellow Trail heading west

Helenium amarum (Sneezeweed or Bitterweed)

Busiek Yellow Trail heading west

Busiek Hike GPS Track - October 2, 2012 - Topo map provided by USGS.