Mother Nature blessed us with sunshine and unexpected precipitation: a rain shower, hail, and finally, light snow. Moritz was especially pleased to see the snow. The main trail is wide, flat, and easy to navigate. While there is some mud, loose rocks, and two fallen trees—typical for trails at this time of year—it is perfect for clearing your mind or walking with those who may not be avid hikers. The forest is gorgeous, and there are several opportunities to glimpse the river below, along with a nice old bridge. Like Twin Falls, you'll need to tolerate the occasional incongruous noise from passing vehicles on SR 165 above.
Please watch out for your four-legged friends or human children around the old bridge footings (the stone relic with graffiti), as the area is unsuitable for them. I noticed a significant amount of broken glass scattered across the forest floor, so I carried Moritz back to safety. The ground was sparkling with broken glass. Praise Annie Lennox that Moritz's paws were unscathed.
At one point along the main trail (47.04642° N, 122.04289° W), there was a considerable amount of garbage, probably from the nearby highway. Most of it was made up of yard signs and furniture, but there was also some organic waste. I marked the spot so I could return later to clean up what I could.
Comments