FOOTHILLS TRAIL

The child and I needed to get out of the house. We needed to escape being cooped up with our colds. So we went and got the bicycle out, attached it to the back of the car via its rack, and set out for Orting. We were soon pedaling away on the Foothills Trail for a day of bicycling, picnicking, sightseeing, geocaching, and general wandering.


A cow on a nearby farm drinks water from a muddy pool. One of the highlights for the child!
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The Carbon River.
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A male mallard duck takes a bath.
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Table for two? TWT assumes it is a picnic table that was washed downriver during the recent flooding.


Getting ready to examine the contents of a geocache.
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A tree bone rests upon the river bank.


The orange "dood" rock.
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Our companion for part of the journey. The child was intrigued by this shepherd that decided to hang with us for some time.
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"If you hear the lahar sirens, move quickly to high ground (at least 50 feet off the valley floor). Assist other trail users as best you can." When you stand near this sign and look to see where the "high ground" is located, you realize that if a lahar does occur you may as well take a few moments to say goodbye to yourself.
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Crossing over the Carbon River via bridge.


Old Glory waves in front of a recently logged hill. It appears that power lines are coming soon to previous wilderness areas.