Crazy Hiker Chick: Bowman Fork Trail

Saturday, January 4, 2014

Bowman Fork Trail

Happy New Year! 2013 will be forever etched in my memory as a fantastic hiking year . . . . feeling so blessed! I will reflect a little more about 2013 later in this blog entry. Today (January 3) my sister and I hiked a portion of the Bowman Fork trail in Millcreek Canyon - no snowshoes required, but we did wear cleats that slip on over our snow boots to keep from slipping and sliding on the snow packed trail. Bowman Fork trail begins at the Terrace picnic area about 4 miles up Millcreek Canyon from the fee station. Plenty of parking on both sides of Millcreek Canyon road. You must first walk a quarter of a mile up from the gated road to actually reach the Terrace picnic area. From the very far end of the picnic area you will find signs for both the Elbow Fork Trail to the left and Bowman Fork Trail to the right. Bowman Fork is a gradual climb following a small stream through tall evergreens. It is a delightful trail. We hiked just over 1.6 miles before heading back down. Didn't quite make it to White Fir Pass - maybe next time.

Sights along the way.

Looking back at 2013

Starting a new year always makes me take a look back. I had the best hiking year! - once a week, all year long. I did learn a couple of things about hiking this year. 1) Regardless of the weather I can get outdoors and enjoy nature! (with the exception of lightning storms) and 2) I always see something interesting and picture worthy! So here are a few of my favorites from 2013.