We went for a walk at Redmond Watershed today. The weather had predicted a break in the rain from 10 to 2. It was drizzly when we started but soon turned to rain and then a downpour. Oh well, we had fun anyway. The kiddos loved all the puddles and the full runoff streams. The trail was is surprisingly good condition considering all the rain the last few days. It had a few squishy spots but that seemed to be more from the decaying leaves than actual mud. There was one downed tree on the trail that is easily walked around but would have been a small obstacle had we brought the double stroller as we originally intended. Since the toddlers were on their own feet and the baby in a carrier, it was no issue for us.
We walked from the main parking lot, up the Trillium Trail, to Old Pond and back for three miles roundtrip. I think we only saw three other hiking parties on the trail, which was a relief because a whole class field trip was gathering at the picnic area when we arrived. I guess they just did the short loops near the parking area. No large mammals this time, just squirrels, a slug, and some frogs. (Isn't it a bit early for frogs and slugs?) The watershed is beautiful and you don't feel like you are on the edge of Microsoft suburbia at all.
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