A Final Fall Hike: Bullards Bar

Here is a description of the location of my last long hike: "New Bullards Bar Reservoir is a large reservoir in northeastern Yuba county, CA., at an elevation of 2,000 feet in the Tahoe National Forest. It is a popular destination for outdoor recreation. It is 16 miles in length and has 60+ miles of shoreline. Bullards Bar is a mountain biking destination, with about 19 miles of hiking and biking trails, primarily on the east side of the lake." The hike was a good--albeit chilly-- romp with a group of friends at this man-made reservoir. It is the strangest "lake", with steep, grooved sides made of golden-colored earth that has been carved away, leaving the most interesting-looking pattern (but wholly unnatural!) Again, as we all hiked along, we soaked in the lovely sights and smells, getting a good work-out in at the same time. It was a fine time and great finale before I must reluctantly head back to the urban ...