Fall foliage report for Mt. Aka

Mt.Akdake autumn leaves report

Mt.Akadake autumnleaves on September 14th

It was not snow in this morning because of chills.
°The lowest temperature in Hakuun hut in this morning was -2°c.
It was so cold.

We found 10cm frost column near the trail.
Some leaves of ” Sorbus matsumurana” fell because of low temperature and yesterday’s strong wind.

At Daiichi kaen
“Sorbus matsumurana” past their best time.
But they are still beautiful.
“Betula ermanii” is turning yellow.
Overall the view is so good.

At Daini kaen
“Sorbus matsumurana” past their best time.
Some leaves turn brown like iron rust.

At Daisan sekkei
Some leaves of“Sorbus matsumurana” at the top of trail fell down.
Some of them were damaged by frost.
But overall it’s good seeing from distance.

At Daiyon sekkei
Most of leaves of “Sorbus matsumurana” lose their beautiful color.
“Arctous Niedenzu” at the ridge is getting dark black.
This view is like winter.

Hikers can use water at Hakuun Hut.
In the morning and at night this water flow become weak.
At the ridge temperature is less than 10°c in daytime.
In the morning and at night is minus degrees.
Please keep yourself warm and go to mountains.