Smart Move

 

Sometimes bad weather can work in your favor.

Visit #1539, Sunday 22 June 25, 6:15-8:10AM, 4.8 miles, 3.0 lbs. of litter.

Temps in the 70s, light rain, tapering off. Very humid, in the midst of an early season heat wave.

I woke up planning to hike early to avoid the worst of this nasty heat wave we're in. Checking the weather, I saw rain forecast from 6-7AM, when I planned to be out there. I considered wimping out and waiting until the showers passed, but then thought the rain would cool things off, and keep the mosquitos in their hangars.

I reconsidered and pushed myself out the door.

Hitting the trail, the rain started ten minutes later and did exactly what I was hoping.

Reaching the road to Castle Craig, you can see the dry and wet spots on the pavement. The tree canopy as well as the light rain kept me mostly dry.

The light rain was a soothing Windham Hill soundtrack of white noise.

I didn't expect to find much on this trail. But good thing I chose to hike on it this morning.

This fallen tree will need to be removed and I'll do so next week.

This hiking pole was found as you see it, divorced from its better half. I can't believe the owner didn't notice!

Just as I exited the trail at the north end of the reservoir, the rain was slightly heavier and steadier. 

I picked up this hoodie, but it wasn't worth salvaging for Goodwill due to some staining and the ants crawling all over it.

I reached the gate to the park at the same time the police and fire department had arrived (8:05AM) to head up to Castle Craig. The fireman was very vague as to why they were going there, and the Interactive Police blotter didn't reveal anything.

The showers ended but the cool conditions continued until I returned to the parking lot. Thank goodness.

Next week- a Power Tool Weekend®!