This is the opposite end of the last trail from the west trailhead.

I wanted another 6 miles, but I didn’t know AllTrails gives you round-trip distances for out and back hikes with this trail; it does, so I only went a little over 3 miles. This was the complete opposite experience of the last trail as there was a slight decline starting the trail you had to climb up on the way back.  I could have gone longer, but I apperantly give my feet time to heal and my heel blister started up again.  So it ended up being just the right length.

The views were better than the last one and there were plans to build a Winter White House for the president at the top.  Who knew?

Here’s the stats for this trip:

• Distance: 3.69 miles
• Time: 1:18:50 minutes
• Avg Speed: 2.8 mph
• Starting Elevation: 7,732 ft
• Elevation Gain: 525 ft

Here are the pics:

Trailhead

More Deer

Who knew?

New trail

AllTrails offered me 50% off and I decided to give it a try.  It already found me a great trail I didn’t know about.

The turkey Trot trail is pretty steep for the first 3/4 of a mile, but flattens out a little with some shade. I wanted a 6 mile trail, so I continued going up to the end of Two Dog Trail.  I was pretty much a zombie once I hit the Two Dog Trail, but I made it all the way.  It did wipe me out for the rest of the day.

Here’s the stats for this trip:

• Distance: 5.68 miles
• Time: 2:29:30 minutes
• Avg Speed: 2.3 mph
• Starting Elevation: 6,042 ft
• Elevation Gain: 2,372 ft

Here are the pics:

Trailhead

I don’t think I’ve seen anything like this. It looks like velvet

Cool roof!

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William F. Hayden Park on Green Mountain offers a challenging system of multiple-use trails for all abilities. The trails tend to dry earlier than many of the foothills parks, making the park a fantastic winter destination.

I was finally able to finish all the trails on the mountain.  I thought it would be 4 miles, but it turned into six.  A little aggressive for the first hike of the season, but I made it to the end.  My feet aren;t happy, though! 🙂

Here’s the stats for this trip:

• Distance: 5.73 miles
• Time: 2:08:19 minutes
• Avg Speed: 2.7 mph
• Starting Elevation: 6,104 ft
• Elevation Gain: 1,007 ft

Google made a panorama for me.

Damn! Those Elk are close tot he trail

These guys are about 20 yards from the trail.

They were all staring at us when we walked by. I think the big one chased someone else’s dog behind me.

Views from the top