49.20 Extreme Southern Oregon (N. California): Mount Eddy, Shasta-Trinity National Forest...always a Wow!
Despite the tough weather conditions, the sights changed the mood. As Maude A often remarks, "Like a picture", although pretty rugged. Our last visit to Mount Eddy was some 9 years ago. We thought is was not more than 5 years until we checked the blog. That time has elapsed without us realizing it, is testament to a number of things which we won't mention now. Suffice to say, it's indicative of how quickly the years pass and what awaits us around the corner. Whoever coined the phrase "Carpe Diem" ('Seize the Day'), something very close to our hearts, sure had an understanding of fleeting life. Basically, the hike requires a person to cross a stream a number of times stepping upon rocks, many loose, including floating tree branches, negotiate muddy patches in the early stages and thereafter, walk a steep but reasonable trail. The last part appears to be tricky but proved to be less so although the ascent was constant. The real difficulty ...