There’s nothing like the thrill of adventure in your own backyard. I take regular easy hikes along the trails that run along Dry Creek near my house. And recently I discovered a new single track trail that someone forged and then carefully marked out with bits of yellow caution tape.
Several weeks ago I began to see those bits of yellow tape tied to branches or sticks next to small trails branching off of the main official footpath. I went along a couple of those trails toward the creek, took a quick peek, and then went back to the main trail. Then I began to wonder if those little trails were actually connected to each other. I was pretty sure I had figured out where they started and decided to test out my theory on my next walk. The weather has been pretty rainy and I didn’t get a chance to go out to that area for a little while.
Then about a week ago, I finally had a chance to try out the new trail. I was kind of excited, and there were places where the trail wasn’t very clear and I had to look around for the next piece of yellow tape marking the trail. I didn’t have a lot of time that day, but I did manage to follow it all along it’s length, crossing and weaving along the main footpath.
I’ve had a couple more chances to walk that same new path this past week, taking photos and even enjoying some sunshine. I’m looking forward to more hikes watching the landscape evolve with the changing seasons.
