2 mi Whitshed

Walking back into town from the pull-off at Nicolet creek is nice any time of the day, but especially so on a quiet morning after a hard rain. The black slug carcasses that tend to accumulate and smell gross along the shoulder of the highway were all washed away, though new intact slugs were inching their way towards replacing them. Steam rose off the asphalt as the sun made contact. Walking into town at this time the sun is directly at eye-level, so sunglasses or a hat are recommended even at an early hour. Additionally be aware that drivers heading this direction are also facing a hard glare if the road is wet, especially between the city shop and Copper River Highway. So be courteous and keep well off the roadway. You will pass over two more marked creeks with bridges at Heney and Eccles, which are  named after peaks from which they spill in the mountain range paralleling the road. Additionally you will hear many smaller water sources gurgling along the sides of the road and the songs of many small birds as the traffic noises are few and far between. Traffic picks up a little at Whiskey Ridge and the closer you get to town, The view opens up by the ball field, and this morning there was a low fog hanging over the harbor and remnants of yesterday's heavy electrical clouds capping Mt. Eyak.