What looked like discarded orange peel was actually a fungus

As we were hiking to and from Taft Point, the path was quite muddy in places because of the snow melt and previous rains. In several places we noticed what looked like discarded dried apricots or something similar. Upon closer inspection, it was obvious this was some type of fungus or mushroom. Sure enough, research indicated that it is Orange Peel or Orange Cup fungus.

 
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Meta Data – Day 32 YOY – Year of Yosemite

File Name: 0384.NEF
Capture time: 3:05:17 AM/PM
Capture date: June 9, 2016
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CATS: Nature, Hiking, YOY, Photography