The other day we drove by the trail head. WOW, the place was PACKED. If you “must” hike in this condition (Sat & Sun) go for it. Not me…..I’ll wake up at 0445 on a Monday morning to hike a trail.

The trail and weather were great ( not crowded, cool and dry). With my pack on we made great time.

Do you like trails with steps? Trails that are rocky? Trails that have elevation gain?

Do you like “switchbacks” and more elevation gain?

Do you like great views? If so, this is your trail……

Snack time….. My plan was to have coffee and a snack at the lake. I had 2 – 700ml SmarWater bottles. Dog water for Kersee and MiO Energy for me. I was too lazy to use my Katadyn. So, dog water it was. Set up the stove, boil the water, and make coffee. What a day, what a life. Kersee and I sitting on a rock drinking coffee, hot chocolate and a eating dog food & a candy bar. Kersee got the dog food. After 15 min of sitting in the sun it was time to head down.

Doing the right thing…. On the way up to the lake, I bagged some poo left by Kersee. Yes, I left the bag on the side of the trail. Not only did I get Kersee’s bag on the way down. I also picked up 5 other poo bags.