Reservoir Trail

It didn't take long for our core temperatures to rise as we left the trailhead off Whitshed Rd. The late morning was gorgeous and sunny in the distance and far overhead, although most of the trail was still carpeted in morning chill and dampness. Near the top of the first ascent we came upon a spruce grouse in the middle of the trail who was happily loading up on calories, and in no hurry to get out of our way. After a brief standoff it eventually flew up into a neighboring tree and we continued past.  Once out of the trees the meadows were lit up with light and warmth and the sun sparkled glaringly bright off of the lake below. Not being avid frolfers (frisbee golfers?) we had our first look at the new course they have installed up there for that purpose. Seeming a little out of place, we spotted several of the apparatuses here and there, dotting the hillside at random intervals. The wilderness was still intact around them, and it seems like more than a good recommendation to wear waterproof footwear if tracking them all down. The moon was still large and high in the sky even though the day was progressing right along. We passed a fellow hiker coming up the trail with her dogs as we were leaving, and capped off the fun hike with a visit to Cordova's Little Bakery for brownies and maple bars. Sooooo good :)