This morning was supernaturally warm, about 64F. Usually here in the Denver area it's snowy and cold on Halloween. Breezy.

I saw two coyotes on the trail this morning. I swear they must be hybridized, either with dog or maybe wolf. Really big, beautiful canids, not small and rangy how I usually think of coyotes. I was so shocked, I just started ringing my bell like a maniac, and was talking low and loud. I didn't want them to feel trapped, but they were on the trail and I didn't want to slow down. They scrammed, so that was good. As soon as they saw my light, they were getting out of the way. I know there's plenty of rabbits around for them to eat.