Another conditioning hike today but not the one I was planning. I wanted to do the Margaret’s Way Trail on Squak but at 5:20 when I tried to park there was a gate. So I quickly came up with Plan B, which was to go a few miles further to the other side of Squak, park at the SE May Valley Rd lot and go up the Central Peak Trail to Central Peak.
It was shady most of the way but at one spot there was a tiny little pinprick of sun shining through and it made a plant look like it had a tongue of fire. Very cool.
The Bullitt Fireplace is naturally still there but for some reason, someone has placed a broom by the fireplace. OK, if we need to sweep, we have the tool.
About 6 miles, probably a bit less than 2K elevation gain, not a strenuous outing but fun enough.