I love this hike! For 3 reasons in particular today.
1. The wildflowers. Right now there is a lovely variety of woodland plants blooming their hearts out. If you love wildflowers, bring a handy guide with you to help you identify them.
2. The shade. It is going to be a scorcher coming up here, and this loop is entirely under light-to-heavy tree cover. Start early both to avoid the crowd and finish before the afternoon heat sets in. Then go home and take a nap.
3. The benches. If it does get too hot for you, then you can literally rest assured on one of the many lovely seats along the way. The trail maintenance crew has even installed a few new ones! I can't think of a trail that is more lovingly tended than this one. You'll see evidence of care - and humor (for example at the "troll bridge") all along the way.
It was such a joy to be out on the trail today. Though there were not many other hikers (being a Tuesday morning), everyone we ran into was very happy and friendly. I think we are all just so relieved to have more free range - and to be able to see each others' faces. Enjoy!
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