We got out on a few hikes close to home this month (and a few more in Goblin Valley and Arches that got their own posts). The sky is blue and the trails are dry (way too dry!) and it's a perfect time for some early-season hiking!
2 April 2021: Old Highway Solo Hike
Not too much to report here - I took off for some me-time with an audiobook or podcast (can't remember which for sure) and the sunshine (I do remember it was too hot for jeans by the time I got home!) and the lake. I walked out as far as I could on the Old Highway, which is shrinking every day as the reservoir fills with spring runoff. Then I walked along the trail at the top all the way to the dead end by the Creager's barns.
8 April 2021: Pineview Trail from Windsurfer Beach to Marina
This is typically one of our first hikes of the season because it dries out before any of the others, and it's crazy to see old memories pop up of us hiking this one on almost the same day each year! Weird how that seasonal clock works in my mind - it really isn't on purpose! I set out on an adventure with the kids and we took it slow and enjoyed the journey. Cal and Sam played on the boat docks for a long time while I sat in the shade and watched. And even though it was rather windy, we had a marvelous afternoon.
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| Watch out for this sunken sidewalk and curbing when you get to the marina! |
25 April 2021: Pineview Trail from North Arm to Middle Trailhead
This was a first for me - to connect the Pineview Trail from the North Arm Trailhead (where we always start) on past the overlook and all the way to the Middle Trailhead (I don't know if it has an official name - ha!). I've hiked from the Middle Trailhead back toward North Arm, but never made it all the way in one hike. So this Sunday afternoon walk was a check on the bucket list!
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| Snack time on a log. |
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| Snapped to check with Heather about the identification - and I was right in my guess of Oregon Grape! |
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