Heading back to Lambs Canyon for a walk. I don't expect butterflies today; it's been cold with snow in the higher elevations. (And it's only in the 40s when I set off on my walk.) But I do have my camera today just in case.
After a week, the road is much more clear of snow than snow covered. But there is plenty of snow especially the last 1/2 mile of so.
There's signs of freezing temperature visible along the stream as there are icicles on the low branches.
I can see the signs of fresh snow on the road and west side of the road. Looks wonderful!
And there is life as plants are starting to emerge.
Bluebells (w/ their fuzz for warmth)
Waterleaf
Biscuitroot
I reach the trail head, find a rock to put on my microspikes. I'm heading up the trail for a bit. It'll be a first since I've never been on the trail when it's snow covered.
The first step is to cross the foot bridge. The water is flowing fast below it.
The bridge is melting out and all that's left to walk on is about a 1 foot wide and 2 foot high strip of snow. I tread lightly across.
Then it's a left turn, right turn, left turn ... as I zig zag up the first part of the trail before it finally straightens out. It's snow covered and so beautiful!!
I find a couple of old sets of tracks in the snow. Not rabbit, I'm betting squirrel.
I also find a tiny insect walking on top of the snow.
I continue along trudging through the snow. The snow is solid except the fresh stuff.
I go perhaps a 1/4 mile of so before stopping.
I want to continue but too much snow for me.
Time to head back.
Great day!
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