Today’s hiking adventure began at Lake Susan Park.
We hiked the Riley Creek Trail. Our goal was to hike past 3 different lakes and cross over Riley Creek several times.
Crossing over Riley Creek for the first time.
It finally snowed!!! We were the first people on the trail this morning. The only other foot prints were from squirrels and rabbits.
We left Lake Susan and followed the trail across Highway 212.
Part of our hike was through neighborhoods. We didn’t mind though, the houses were beautiful! We passed by a giant snowman. The snowman looked like he was waving us on as we passed by him.
At times, we did need the help of Google Maps. Not a lot of signage, but we persevered as we made our way towards Lake Riley.
Crossing over Riley Creek for the second time.
The freshly fallen snow gently coated the trees.
We made it to Lake Riley.
We continued along the trail towards the next lake, Rice Marsh Lake.
Just before we crossed under Highway 212, someone left a cute art display with Riley Creek as a backdrop. The happy taco won over my heart.
We arrived at the third lake, Rice Marsh Lake.
Our third and final time crossing over Riley Creek.
We crossed through a tunnel on our way towards Lake Susan.
We made it back to Lake Susan.
Today was our last hiking adventure of 2023. We hiked 9.2 miles.
Happy New Year!
Neaton Adventures 