Not as Expected

As promised, Sunday brought another venture to the foothills for hiking and exploration. I decided to head further west, this time past Morrison to Lair O' the Bear, an open space park in Jefferson County. While driving up, the views were incredible. The trees and hills extended for miles while jagged rocks filled in the voids. With the sun beating down, I was excited to see what this trail would bring. However, my excitement was quickly subdued when confronted with the undemanding nature of the course. The climb was minimal and the runs were shorts.

Once the disappointment passed and it set in that I was not in for a challenge, the scenery became more prominent. If you're looking for a place where you can just walk and enjoy the surroundings, this is it. With the gentle rumble of Bear Creek in the background, it really can become peaceful. Nevertheless, I realized today that these weekend excursions are about more than just "seeing things"...it's the challenge I'm coming to crave - seeing how far I can go, how high I can push. And, once you get there, the views are just icing on the cake :: aa