A hot and sunny day found 29 TrailBlazers up at Lake Lincoln with the goal of circumnavigation of the lake with Captain Linda at the helm. Our last outing here back in February was interesting because it was a balmy day with snow on the ground. On that occasion we thought the first leg of the hike was a steep, long, uphill trek. It must have been the slippery snow that made us think that, because today the uphill start did not seem particularly steep or long! 

First we trekked out to the point to have a beautiful panoramic view of the lake. Hiking back to pick up the lower eagle trail, we suddenly felt like we were seeing the same movie twice. It seems that we somehow hiked the same loop at least twice! When Linda was asked if we were lost, she said no because she knew exactly where we were on the map – it was just that we were walking in circles. Y’all could say it was déjà vu all over again! 

In the fullness of time we arrived at a shaded creek that seemed like a great lunch spot. Next we picked up the trail again and finally reached a section that was well marked but not well maintained so in need of some TLC. After a while the trail improved and we found ourselves on the other side of the lake where we were treated to magnificent views of the high rocky point where we had explored early in the day. Crossing back over the earthen dam, we found the trail again and finished our hike around the lake. 

Surprisingly, in spite of the drought and it being early fall, there was already evidence of touches of autumn color here and there along the trail. Linda brought along some garbage bags, so several people did their best to help keep Lake Lincoln beautiful. It was good to be back on the trail again. Mt. Nebo, here we come next Saturday!