Last Saturday Stevie and I hiked up the Two Trees trail. It was rather warm. We got to the top of the trail and I was hailed to my stepmothers house by Scott because of a water leak. He was mowing her lawn and edging around the steps and water started appearing. Back down the trail Stevie and I went. Upon our arrival, water was definitely leaking. It was coming out of the ground by the base of a tree and flowing downhill under the cover of the grass and looked like it was coming out of the ground where the lawn meets the concrete walkway to the house. Hence, Scott concern that he broke something. A plumber was called and all is well.
This Saturday, Stevie and I decided to go up Mt Rubidoux. It was warm today as well. I took plenty of water for Stevie and I. We went up a dirt trail as opposed to the road that everyone takes. There was definitely more distractions, as the area is used by more people with dogs. Stevie wanted to go sniff here and go sniff there. She got really excited when she saw a small bunny hopping down the trail.
On the trail over the top there was a steep portion that required a careful descent. It is in a area where you go over some rocks. Stevie was positioned to go down to the next level. As she began to make her move I did as well. What I did not expect was for her to leap out six feet and land on the next flat area of the rocks. Especially when she was on a seven foot leash. I was encouraged to move a little faster by gravity and a good pull as I was standing on one foot when I go the tug. Perhaps on of those retractable leashes are in order.
As for the hike, it was fun, I will probably do the four mile trip later in the evening when it is cooler next time. I will just need to leave about an hour before sunset. The hike took an hour and fifteen minutes. I can make it back the last mile or so under the lights of the city.
