Church Mountain

It was overcast and raining on the drive to the trail head, but Sunday was the only day I could go. It was barely sprinkling when I starting out from the parking lot, and hike for several hours with only sporadic rain. About 2 hours up the trail there was snow on trail, and the rain came down a bit harder. I followed boot prints that had been made the day before (no other cars in the parking lot), and in spite of no views, I enjoyed the wintery weather and many animal prints in the snow. I only wish I knew what they were! Of course the deer prints were identifiable, and some were obviously bird tracks, but thats all I know. The weather was a bit dramatic (wet and windy), but enjoyed being out in the wilderness and am looking forward to doing this hike when there is a view!