Monday, my niece had the day off and so we went for a hike. Normally a Monday in the second week of August is a safe time to plan a hike, but this being the northwest, it rained on us. Made for some great misty shots and it is very tranquil when hiking along a trail in the rain. My niece has a lot of faith in my ability to choose a safe hike, despite the rather alarming signs put up by Seattle Public Utilities. (This water shed flows into the Cedar River which is the source of Seattle’s water. Interestingly enough, Rattlesnake Lake which lies at the start of the hike does not, due to a fifty foot high berm. I say fortunately because of the large number of people and dogs swimming in it.)
There are several places along the hike to stop and enjoy the view. Even in the rain on a Monday, there were fifteen people at the ledge. We moved on up to our own private viewing area about ten minutes further up the trail.
Here is a view of Chester Morse Lake which is the source of the water. As I said earlier, it was a very peaceful hike except for the occasional were-chipmunk. Shape shifters, you know they can be anything. Especially in the mist.
We made it safely back to our car for to hot tea to warm up after the hike.
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