Mt.Kurodake information about autumn leaves
*northeast slope of Mt.Kurodake
Most of leaves are green.
Around 9th station of Mt.Kurodake , near the “Manekiiwa” some leaves(“Sorbus matsumurana” ) turns to red.
(“Solidago virgaurea subsp. leiocarpa”, “Aconitum yamazakii” , “Gnaphalium affine” ,” Cirsium” are still blooming beautifully.)
*the summit of Mt.Kurodake ~Mt.Pon kurodake
“Arctous alpina var. japonica” is getting more red than 8th report.
But most of leaves are green. (sometimes we find bright red leaves!)
Near the Akaishi river “Sorbus matsumurana” is tuning to red.
*Kurodake ishimuro hut ~Kumonotaira
Most of leaves are green, some leaves are tuning to red.
Snowing in June and in August lets alpine plants (“Sorbus matsumurana”) wither.
But some leaves are still green.
We are worry about typhoon.
The weather forecast says that in this week the temperature stays warm.
We think that leaves won’t turn to red so quickly.
*Akaishi river
The water is not much, and the flow is calm.
When crossing, watch your step.
At the river side “Solidago virgaurea subsp. leiocarpa” bloom in big community.
But we found bear’s trace near the river.
Make sure to bring bells and whistles.
*after snowing in last week , the trail to Mt.Koizumidake was under the snow.
It was really hard to walk.
Ohachidaira ~the junction of Mt.Hokuchindake it snowed 50 cm.
The snow has not melted yet, be careful to walk.
