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 life in Sacramento! (But...still avowed to return here as soon as possible!!)








The strange striations in the sides of the reservoir give this lake a most unearthly appearance... strangely beautiful, no?!




The friends' dog had a good time of exploring, too! Along with swimming in the frigid water, chasing unseen fish! Very odd dog, indeed...!






Sadly, so many trees were chopped down along the sides of this reservoir, for no descernable reason. The cut-away earth is also sadly beautiful, with its display of myriad colors. The tree stumps look like so many alien creatures surveying the landscape, do they not?!

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