Lord Hill Regional Park — Friday, Nov. 17, 2017

Midway Cleanup - Part II

If you read my last report, you know I didn't make it all the way down the Midway because I ran out of daylight. There were a LOT of branches to clear after the windstorm. Had the whole day off today, so thought I would finish the job. With the extra time, I decided to hit all the footpaths and check them out. Took all day, but cleared them all :

Startup : Mostly small branches, with one new step-over near the bottom. Easy enough. A nice shortcut from the Springboard to the Main Trail.

Ridgeside : Lots of branches, some big. Big blowdown at top just before ridge descent took some time. Another one at the bottom just above the Meetcutter. (see pics) This is a primitive trail; don't take if you're out for a casual hike.

Riverview : Not too bad, a couple large branches. This is a well traveled trail, and I think someone might have already done some clearing. Thanks! A nice viewpoint above the Snohomish R. on this one.

Midway : South section - My fears of major blowdowns were unfounded. Only had to break out the saw for a large maple branch near the Viewpoint Cut-off. Left a small step-over for the heck of it.  North section : Already cleared.

Midway Cut-off :  (I included the little loop trail that skirts Hidden Pond between the Midway and Midway Cut-off.) Nothing major, just branches. I did brush the ferns a little. Am thinking of redoing the intersection with Waynes World (aka Swamp Gas) now that it's done.

So not too bad really. Took care of a blowdown on the Second Spring since I was passing thru, and scared up a few deer here and there. (Sorry, gals.) Hung out at the Viewpoint for a bit, and didn't see anyone all day. Loved it!