Alder Bench Trail

Wayne led us up the Alder Bench trail to the saddle on top where we enjoyed our well deserved lunch and relaxation. When we came back to the trucks we left the trail and came across the Alder Bench ( the trail bypasses the bench) then dropped down into Alder Cr. and followed it back to the Guard station and our vehicles. Dawn fell through the "trap" into shallow water, enough to get her feet wet.............ask her about it sometime.

Next week we plan on going up the West Alder trail, our group has never been on this trail, we will find out how far we can follow it..........

Come to the VCPL next Tuesday before 9AM, bring your lunch, water and a friend.
Dennis

Trash Pick-up

Thanks to all who helped with the trash pick-up.Your efforts are appreciated and do make a difference.
Thanks again
Bill Longfellow

Twin Mtn hike

It's amazing what a 20-35º slope can do to a body. Bill thought this gentle mountain had no walls, but he hit one until lunch revived him. Nancy found some loose dead branches that
slipped, inflicting severe ankle pain, but she walked back to the truck, heroically.

Four got to the top of the taller Twin. The other 9 enjoyed a parallel way down.

Thanks to Mrs. Kelton for the parking area and access. Buy pie and baked goods!

Next Tuesday, someone suggested an "easier" hike. 9 a.m. departure from S.F. Visitor Center. (The Twin Mtn. people will be banished to chilly, damp England, to learn about fell running).
--Doug Knudson

Spanish Trail

It was a wonderful day for a 30 mile ride in the Spanish Trail Area. We climbed a hill and went down a hill. We planned to have lunch by the creek, but found it well guarded by the rattling reptile. No one wanted to dine by the creek after the encounter. We finished at the Wagon Tracks. Thanks to all that went.

George.

Penitente Canyon

The lucky 13 strolled and climbed through Penitente and Witches Canyons on a beautiful spring day. Strange rock formations, trees growing into the rocks, and the balmy weather made it a special morning. The La Garita "Special" sandwich seemed to satisfy most appetites.
They want more, so next Tuesday, we'll try to surmount the taller of the Twin Mountains. That's a relatively short but taxing climb through the forest, then a walk on lava--wear boots; bring stick. Leave the S.F. Visitor Center at 9 a.m.; pick up valley folks at the Tiger's Den (nee Tin Cup) in Del Norte. There's no restaurant on top, so bring lunch. Keep pets at home, please.

Doug

Cross Creek Trail and Church Creek Trail

Cross Creek Trail is open 2 miles up from Beaver Reservoir thanks to Harry, Chuck, Harolena, and me. We found a few trees down and a lot of snow at the end as you can tell from the pictures. Chuck knew just when to leave. Harry, Harolena, and I went over to Church Creek and found lots of trees and a washed out culvert. Church Creek Trail is open all the way through, but is definitely an intermediate trail. It is not for beginners. There are some pretty rough spots in it. Hope you have good riding.

George and Harolena.