Discovery Park Loop Trail, Discovery Park Beach and Highlands Loop — Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

Decided to stay in town and get some fresh marine and forest air, and a small amount of elevation change.  Discovery  park has it all.  Started at Visitor center at 10 am.  The center and bathrooms are closed until further notice.  Patches of snow and rime ice in and around the parking lot/sidewalk.  The trail is clear but was slick in places in the shade on hard or wood covered surfaces including steps.  Brought poles especially for the steps down to the north beach (new metal steps are nice).  Tide was super high and not much boat traffic.  Beachcombed a bit the headed counterclockwise towards lighthouse and south beach.  Sat in the sun there enjoying the water and crisp air.  Hiked up the bluff on the relatively softer, less slick trail due to warmer temps. Finished back at the visitor center getting a nice workout.  Lovely outing! No pic this time.  Views in my minds eye.