The week leading up to President’s Day was bitter cold and full of snow despite the groundhogs prediction of an early spring. It was quickly decided we needed to get out of town. Somewhere warm.
We decided on a day trip over the pass to Sacramento. A day of shopping and some fresh outdoors. We packed the bikes into the car and headed out of town bright and early.
Jared googled a trail that was easily accessible from the freeway and we planned to make a stop there on our way home.
After a few hours of shopping at the outlet mall we got back in the car and headed east. Before I knew, it we were parked and hopping on the bikes under a warm sun.
We reached the trail head and came to fork. Being that the map was entirely unhelpful we were on our own to guess which would be easier. Ahead to the right we saw a trail that went straight up, so we took the left trail… Wrong choice. It was totally uphill. Let’s just say all my days biking at the gym were nothing compared to reality. Perhaps it was the pounding headache that got worse with every rock I rode over or maybe it’s just the fact that I am completely out of shape, but shortly after what felt like an eternity we headed back down the hill determined not to quit. The other trail would be better… I hoped.
We entered the trail head- me a little defeated already, Jared getting tired of waiting on me already- and we could easily see this trail was much easier. The view of the bridge above us and the flowing river next to us was breathtaking. The trail was surrounded by lush green trees and the sound of rushing water- which we later found out was the Dam.
We finished the bike ride as the sun was setting and couldn't help but enjoy the cool air and the calm water as it glistened off the setting sun.
Despite my throbbing headache that I began with on the bike ride, I had a great time and can't wait to go again when the weather gets warmer.
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