Parkview

Gradual downhill, forested, no views. Mid-morning I met a south-bound long-distance section hiker that really did not like the new route up Parkview Mountain (12.3k) as being way too steep and complicated with a snow-covered ridge. She urged me in strongest terms to drag out my Ley map and take the older route up the mountain. Later on I looked at the map and tried to understand the issue.
Close to Willow Creek Pass, the trail takes on a characteristic V-notch shape that indicates motorcycles use the path.

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At the pass the trees part enough to get a view of Parkview Mountain. Continue reading “Parkview”

Lakes

Last night the sailboat that was around the bend anchored closer to my tent site, so this is what I saw when breaking camp.

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Grand Bay part of Lake Granby looks so peaceful early in the morning.

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The trail moves away from lakeside for a time, and goes through a really marshy area and my feet get soaked. Oh well, if I were a moose now I would be happy, since they seem to like standing in lakes and getting wet feet.
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