I’ve thought about how to frame this post for awhile. Wren and I hiked it back in Show Low, AZ on February 20th and the trail was in a sad state of affairs as a result of inconsiderate equestrian use.
So, do I post an angry rant? No, I’m not mad so that would be contrived. Somber perhaps? Mourn the death of what was once glorious? No, neither am I sad – and honestly the trail was probably never the pinnacle of excellence.
So – what I’ll try to stick the facts: