Stopped to hike after school on Friday, May 16th. The temperature was between 75 and 80, alternating between sunny and overcast, but the predicted storms never manifested. There was light drizzle when I started hiking. I've written this before--there is no better way to begin a weekend than a hike on the way home from school, in any kind of weather. The combination of nature, solitude and anticipation of weekend relaxation and activities has actually made me euphoric at times.
This hill, part of the third (or fourth?)mile of the Lewis Trail is a cardio killer.I took my heart rate after climbing it--and my heart was beating 147 beats per minute. A week or so ago when I hiked this hill, I got my heart rate up to 165 beats per minute.The picture is deceptive. It's a slow but steady and long incline that really taxes you. At the top, there was always a bench, but I don't remember seeing it this time. I'll have to check the next time.One thing I'll say is that now, when I reach the top of this hill, I can feel my anxiety levels drop as my endorphins kick in. I feel so calm and peaceful then, hiking the last mile or so of the trail.
Wildflowers (and allergies) abounded. I found these flowers particularly striking amidst green.
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