Ira Spring Trail - Mason Lake

This is the second time that I headed to this popular trail. The first time was early last June and I had to turn around just before the trail splits because of knee deep snow. This time I arrived at the trail head around 10:30 and found one of the last spots to park my truck. Hit the trail just before 11am with a couple of other groups. The trail was in great condition, mud and snow free, all the way up to where you drop over the ridge and start to head down to the lake. There were a couple of small areas where snow covered the trail but these spots were easily managed. As you can see from the pictures it was a foggy day but the rain stayed away. I lunched at the lake near the first overnight camping site that I saw and watched the fog roll in over the lake and then clear at times. There were a number of groups on the tail an many with dogs (including myself) but eveyone was pretty spread out and I think split between Mason Lake and Bandera Mtn. I wish you couldn't hear the noise from I-90 on the trail but once you cross over the ridge to the lake it does go away. I hope to take my kids with me next time.