First hike of the year
The first “hike” of the year was into the Redlands hills, mostly along suburban streets, but I think the preponderance of good upward grades and a lot of walking on dirt qualifies it as a hike. ;) Six miles altogether, with a goodly portion of the middle in the rustic Caroline Park.
It was daytime when we left, the final bits of sunset up on Sunset, and night time when the poodle and I got home. Pharaoh was crazy hyper for the first half since we’ve been cooped up for a few days, so it was awesome to get out and about — also to see some of the neighborhoods we’ve been missing. Clear night, occasional bursts of wind, and temps in the 60s. Cool enough to get a sniffly nose.
(I don’t expect much sympathy from those folks dealing with more, shall we say, “inclement” versions of winter. :)
So, six miles on New Year’s Day, and now I’m off to cook some spicy black beans and rice for dinner.