The young leaves of early spring are a lighter shade of green and today they were in abundance as I hiked Old Rag. The effect on this sunny day was to create an aura of emerald green, especially as I hiked the final 2.5 miles down the tree-covered fire road. The air was crisp and cool which are my favorite conditions for a vigorous hike, especially when it’s along my favorite trail. Yes, today’s hike was a joy.
BTW, this hike as I do it has been lengthened. It used to be that I’d hike up the front (3 miles) and then return via the back (4.5 miles) for a total of 7.5 miles. However, now there’s an extra 0.8 miles added at both the front and back of this hike due to remote parking. The good news is that on a day like today I don’t mind the nine miles; the bad news is that on hot and humid summer days I’m really going to resent the extension.
I want my upper parking lot back. : -(
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