I love hiking! I got to the trailhead which is only about 40 minutes from our house at about 8 AM. There was another car at the trailhead and ran into the person not long after crossing the bridge on the Horse Creek Trail. He said he was turning around after seeing some bear scat. I think it was horse, though, honestly when I got further up the trail. Still, a friendly guy to have a conversation with before not seeing anyone for the rest of the day. I really like that. I felt like I had the forest to myself. I hiked with headphones in today because I really needed it. When I started out the hike, I was kind of glum. That mood seemed to change as the day went on. The trail was clear of downed trees all the way to the trail junction. From there I hiked down to Separation Lake. I don't think that I had ever been on this section of trail.
It was steep downhill and had quite a few downed trees. I had to cross two creeks also, which had some logs to balance on. It leveled out before reaching Separation Lake. I hadn't been to Separation Lake for many years and when I went before it was in the fall. During the spring it was so much prettier. I remember it being almost a swamp, but right now it was a really pretty wooded lake. I ate some food and rested my knee. It was feeling a bit sore, but resting for a bit made it feel better. Then it was back up the trail, this time climbing up the really steep hill. It was a good workout, but honestly I wasn't trying to break any records. I took my time, listened to music, and really felt alive again. It was like the woods and the wilderness really revived me on this day. When I got back to the trailhead, I was disappointed. I had enjoyed the hike so much that I did not want to go back to the real world. Today just reminded me that this is always there for me. We worry about money, career, making things perfect for people around you and the commitments that we have. But there is always wilderness to explore. I love hiking!
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