Twelve hikers came out on a sunny spring day to hike the South Saunders Lake section. The wind was blowing hard and constant at the start, but it subsided within minutes as we got closer to the shore and past some trees.
The path is dry and very easy to walk, as always. It was still too early to see signs of new growth. But the birds are there. Several times we would turn a bend in the lake and startle a flock of bufflehead ducks. Overhead, a hawk soared and screeched at us.
It was great to be walking in the country again. Thanks to Stella for scouting and leading the hike, to trail maintenance for their work, and to the landowners for their continuing permission. There are more photos on Flickr.
