This trail is not a beginner level trail in all seasons since there are 22 bridges/boardwalks in varied condition from almost new to very mossy and wobbly to nearly reclaimed by nature. With the creek running fast and full as it was Saturday, it was not a trail for the faint of heart.
This is another great old growth forest hike replete with blown down trees both old and new. We encountered 9 new ones along the way. The oldest ones are now nurse logs providing fuel to new plants. There are some huge root balls that line parts of the trail.
The trail was in great condition and snow free for the first 4 + miles. The patches of snow we encountered were easily navigated without traction devices.
We made it to Prospector Creek which had taken over the trail and the girls decided that would be a perfect turn-around spot so we headed down. This is a great choice to get some miles in early in the season as long as you have trekking poles for help in crossing bridges and enough confidence to cross them.
We used our new found home made "Lara Bars" for fuel on this trip. They are great and easy to make. Here is recipe one.
Cherry Lara Bars
1 Cup Raw Almonds
1 Cup dried Tart Cherries
1/4 cup pitted Dates
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1 tiny dash of salt
Add nuts to a food processor and process until small, but not meal state. Add everything else and process until it comes together.
Line a loaf pan with saran wrap or wax paper and press the mixture in the pan. Use another pan to flatten it out if you wish or do it by hand. Freeze or refrigerate for 30 minutes and then flip out and cut into six bars. I individually wrapped them and put them in the freezer until we are ready to use them.
Be very well and more soon.....
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