The weather finally turned colder, wetter, and snowier. Which, considering our drought status, is a very good thing. The Big V is, on the other hand, still out there, wrecking havoc. That is a very bad thing. So, what with the weather, the virus, and a little work (volunteer and paid), we’ve been inside a lot. Then the weather service threw us the promise of a little sun and no rain. So we went outside to hike another local classic.
The Upper and Lower Table Rocks are a pair of very popular, locally classic hikes. Upper is our favorite because it offers a longer and more varied hike. But we try to visit Lower at least once or twice in the Spring for its vernal pools and wildflowers. But not last Spring. So it’s been almost exactly a year since we were up on Lower. The hike this morning was good exercise (5 miles (8 km), with 780 feet (238 m) of gain), even if all of it took place inside the cloud perched atop the mesa. But no complaints, none at all. We got to go outside, had an interesting walk, passed only six other hikers, were touched (briefly on our way back) by a ray of sunshine, 😎 took some spectral monkeys in the mist photos, and were home for lunch. So all good. 😀 More snow is in the forecast so maybe we’ll be on snowshoes by the end of the month? Maybe. 🙄
BOOTS on the TRAIL 
Pun…ished by geography. Ain’t that a sight… 😉
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Isn’t that a butte?……Right purty.
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So glad to see the rains have arrived, even though it makes for muddy trails. Love seeing your photos of Table Rocks, always one of our favorites.
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Thanks!
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Great photography.
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What you say is true even here. But after months of drought and little rain, we’ve actually been looking forward to mud and a puddle or two to avoid (or not). Now we’re hoping for some snow higher up so we can break-out the snowshoes. Because, yes, it does feel good to be able to go outside! 🙂
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This time of year can always bit hit or miss when hiking. It’s not cold enough for the ground to freeze so the conditions on the trail can be a bit wet and muddy. It then turns into an obstacle course of hopping on rocks and roots to avoid the puddles. Feels good to get outside though!
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