Hog Springs Quick Hike

After a windy and cold night in Torrey Utah, we decided to abandon our planned early morning slot canyon hike in Capital Reef National Park because the winds were still gusting to about 30mph. We decided to push on to the Cedar Mesa area and let this front blow through.

Traveling down highway 95 between Hanksville and and Natural Bridges National Monument we drove past the Hog Springs trailhead. We had an early start, so we decided to stop and see what Hog Springs was all about. It turned out to be a nice little pool with a free falling trickling waterfall about 1.5 miles up a brushy canyon.

Nothing spectacular, but a nice hike with no crowds. About 3 miles out-and-back...

Powell Overlook

A few shots from the Powell Overlook on the Dirty Devil River arm of lake Powell. The Lake Powell water level is critically low.

Trip Planning

Trip planning and the little fur ball knows something is up and has to be involved. :)

 

Salt Point Hike

With Meet In The Middle hikers. 10 miles at the lovely Salt Point State Park.

This was a new trail for me. We hike along the bluff north of Gerstle Cove, then crossed Highway 1 to the east side and climbed up to and hiked on a ridge road for about a mile. Got back on trails and looped back down to the campgrounds and back to the start, where we enjoyed snacks and a little wine on the bluff.

Mostly forest hiking so we didn't have the classic Salt Point bluff views, but this was a great workout with a group of hikers that like the 3 mph+ pace. Two thumbs up!

(I had the settings on my Lumix LX10 messed up, so image quality isn't up to par)

 

Russian River Kayaking

About a 4 mile paddle on the Russian River in Sonoma County, CA.

I have never paddled with this group before. It wasn't what I am use to by any stretch of the imagination. It was kind of like having fun, only different. I'll leave it at that. :)

There weren't many picture worthy moments...

Sea Kayak Host Training

With Explore North Coast Sea Kayaking Club in Humboldt County.

It was windy with wind gusts to 20 mph, and the water temp was 50 degrees, but it was still a successful get together with nineteen attendees and lots of new to the club paddlers. There were four Humboldt State University students that were there through HBAC (Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center) and it was fun to see them getting involved in some not-so-pleasent conditions.

The follow-up session will be 3/26 at Trinidad where we can get on the ocean and practice more drills.

Dirtbag Desert Holiday #5 - Presidents Edition

Hike #3 - Peak 1046.

About 4 miles round trip.