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| | Hiking | 8.01 Miles | 4 Hrs 2 Mns | | 2.09 mph |
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| no partners | | I don't hike this one very often, but conditions seemed right for it. With the complete lack of winter storms this year, I had forgotten how enjoyable it is to stroll along a mountain stream, listening to the sound of the water as it rushes by the rocks and drops over cascades. It was a great reminder of what I have missed for so many recent months.
In fact, it was unusual to see the intermittent stretch of Horton Creek behaving intermittently in mid-March. Completely dry as the flow recedes underground for the first short stretch of the trail.
There was another vehicle at the trailhead which had spent the night there in the storm. About 3 miles up, I was surprised to encounter 3 spring break students who had spent the night backpacking. The presumed team leader was more jovial about the trip than the others, with one nonverbally communicating that he had just endured an absolutely miserable night! Kudos to these kids for their sense of adventure. Had to be a brutal few hours as the front pushed through the night before!
I lazily made my way to the spring, taking plenty of photos along the way, and just enjoying the opportunity to be outside and enjoy this crisp spring storm morning after a long, dry, winter. I considered a Derrick loop but opted instead to head back downhill.
Temps ranged from 29 at the spring to 34 at the finish, and thick clouds kept the snow from melting, and even provided an occasional unexpected flurry.
There were a few burned out stumps and the ever-present scent of wet ash, but otherwise almost no sign of the fire that the FS attempted to burn here for three straight months. I'm not sure if that's good or bad. |
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