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| | Run/Jog | 30.30 Miles | 5 Hrs 24 Mns | | 5.61 mph |
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| no partners | | Week 1 staying at my sister's place in Lakeside, decided to hit as many of the trails in the areas as possible to train for some big upcoming events.
Tuesday morning - Woodland trails
4.5 miles, 41 minutes - Took the hound dog up Turkey Track, down the back half of Hitching Post, and then around Woodland Lake. Somewhat aggressive pace. The house is a quarter mile from trail system access, which is nice.
Tuesday afternoon - Country Club Loop w/ Pat Mullen Mountain
4.4 miles, 51 minutes - Nice gentle grade until the spur, then a little hiking up to the summit. The amount of twists and turns on the 2nd half of the loop was annoying. The top of the hill is nice enough.
Wednesday morning - Woodland trails
6 miles, 1 hour - Brought dog again, did the Hitching Post loop followed by Turkey Track/Walnut.
Thursday morning - Timber Mesa
7.5 miles, 1 hour 40 minutes - Thought it was going to be a lot flatter at the top. Still kinda flat, but some rollers. Map mileage was right on. It's a pleasant enough loop, with some decent views here and there.
Thursday afternoon - Springs loop
3.4 miles, 37 minutes - with dog. Both of us enjoyed this one (which is to say, I enjoyed it, as she enjoys any and all trails). Creek is still flowing.
Friday morning - Woodland trails
4.4 miles, 49 minutes - with dog. Turkey Track, Walnut, Big Springs loop, then down Hitching Post.
Definitely a nice change of pace from the PMP... |
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Route Editor
Route Scout
I get it. There are many reasons to support the harvesting: economic, community safety, the health of the forest. One reason not to do it is the aesthetics. Really a tragedy from a hiking perspective. Especially when you factor in how nice the rest of the trail is. Around the 1.25 mile mark the trail drops in elevation to creek level and in doing so enters into uncut forest, away from roads and homes (though I could still here the 260 in the distance and (unfortunately) here the sound of chainsaws and the felling of trees even closer) 
Oddly, these trails are indicated at the TH, but given different names. (To be honest, I think the 2nd connecting trail has been shortened over the years and is no longer named at the juncture because it is so short). The hike is worth doing if you do it as an in and out on the northern half.
