We started at 9, right here in town, climbed up to the ridge, and along the rising ridge. We ate at the edge of the '02 fire. Then we descended to Church Creek, crossed it twice, and strode enthusiastically to the red transportation. Thanks for the enthusiasm and common sense. It seems that 7 of the 8 had never been on this deer/elk trail route. Welcome back to Bonnie.
We saw tiny flowers starting the spring. This big hill is the home of 3 species of pines, douglas-fir, a few scattered blue spruces and aspen. We saw and followed many deer trails and startled one big elk. We missed the 3 p.m. rainfall.
Next Monday—9 a.m. We're planning a beautiful, pleasant trail walk (just for contrast).
The Moulds will be back with us; The last two Mondays of May, Judy and I will be at our granddaughter's U of Md. graduation events (whew!). —Doug Knudson
One of the 8--the starter
6 of the 8--the finishers
Dennis on the ridge
SF looking NW
2002 fire to top of the ridge
Comfortable lunch rock
NE end Beaver Mtn.-recovering
At the edge of the fire
2002-2015 fire recovery?
the ride home
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