Remus and I spent a wonderful day hiking the Chena Dome trail. This is a classic hike I do every year, and it just seems to get better each time I hike it.
It has been a wet spring, bringing on the green in all its glory.
Someone has lost his tail..
This hike has lots and lots of climbing and decending. For some of the descents you can see the next climb which heads right back up to the same level you are just leaving. Up, down. Up down. Repeat. The rewards are wonderful ridge hiking and amazing views.
As usual I didn’t see any other humans, but I did see several other mammals.
Momma bear and her offspring had me a bit nervous, as they were heading my way. I stopped at the trail shelter briefly, and by the time I was on the next hill a quarter of a mile away I could see them sitting on its porch. I was a bit worried they were going to start following me, but they continued to along their way, which fortunately diverged from mine.
After the bears a small thunderstorm moved though, dropping the temperatures and making Remus happy.
Not a lot of words, but it was a wonderful day. A little under 11 hours and 30 miles I ended it sore and happy.
Tags: chena dome, chena_rec_area, day trip, mondays
Jay,
I was wondering when you would update your blog…. It had been awhile and I can’t wait to see each of your interesting updates!
Alas, the blog has been a bit neglected of late. Updates will be coming soon!