The beauty of a trail network is that it's always available, and can be used year-round for different activities. A few conditions are worth noting and planning for.
Month: July 2023
Trail Etiquette: Multi-use Trails
The best way to approach trail use is to remember to be kind, use your manners, and communicate verbally. A cheerful “hello” and “thank you” to fellow hikers goes a long way in promoting a positive trail experience.
Summer Day Hiking
What to bring, or, What I Brought My girls and I decided we’d take a few hours to explore a nearby trail loop, the Cienega-Sulphur Creek Loop this week. It’s a 3 mile hike with about 600 feet of elevation change, starting around 7250 feet. The biggest draws for the hike was that it features …
Geology of the Hardrock Endurance Run: a 100 Mile Ultramarathon
Watching the excitement and intense preparation of my runner friends preparing for the Hard rock Endurance Run (and many other!) ultramarathons, I decided that the mix of interests was too much for me: I had to write about the geology of the Hardrock 100 race. I am a runner and a geologist. I've spent most …
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