Sterling Nature Center - Trail flooding
Sterling Nature Center - Vernal Pool Trail
Shannon and I had decided to head back to Sterling Nature Center today. We were both so impressed with the rookery on our last visit, we wanted to hike a couple of the back trails in hopes of some closer views of heron nesting area.
Unfortunately, the tail ends of the Vernal Pool Trail and the “scenic vista” at the end of Two-Tail Trail was flooded. Almost all of the trail access points on the back side of the observation area yielded little visibility to the water.
It was hot today. By time we had finished hiking, about 4.2 miles, we had both looked like we had been caught in the rain. Our shirts and shorts were soaked through. Having anticipated this, we headed for the lake.
Words can not describe how good it felt to get into the water! There were a few good size waves coming in and many families spread out along the shoreline. If you are willing to walk a little ways, you can have a lot of seclusion.
I think this is a great place to hang out for the day — although I would be pretty careful about little kids in the lake. There was a pretty decent under current today. Additional information and trail pictures on Trails, Tails & Tents.
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