Hiked up to the little lookout and bench area just off the Lower Chuckanut trail this morning, about .3 miles in. We started from the Lost Lake parking area, following the Fragrance Lake Road to Cleator (about 3 miles), then Cleator to the signed cutoff for the Lower Chuckanut Ridge (about .9 miles), then on to the bench and view. This made for about an 8.25 mile RT leg stretcher.
Lots of runners on the trail today! The lot was nearly full at 9:30 when we arrived, including lots of vehicles with bikes. There were also more vehicles than I've seen before going up Cleator--headed to the top so that bikers could bomb down the trail network from there.
Everyone was friendly today. There wasn't much of a view from the bench (out across the bay) due to fog, and it was nippy--in the 30's up there, I'm certain. Temps are expected to be extremely cold late this week, with a low in B'ham of 10 (!). Edelman and I wanted to get out before this level of polar craziness happens!
Take care and happy hiking, all. Peace and health in 2024.
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