The one memory about the drive to Obstruction Point that touched me the most was not the incredible view, nor the alarming lack of snow. It was the fragrance.

I am not sure what the real name of this trail is. On some topo maps it is listed as Silver Lakes Way Trail. I like to call it the Silver Creek Trail…

We left our house with thoughts of hiking in either rain or snow so we were quite surprised to find the drive up completely snow free and no rain. The cloud diffused light that reached the forest was the most beautiful I have seen in a long time and made for a lovely beginning to our hike.