On an October morning, I chose to do three loops of paddling and hiking at Stake Lake.   Conditions were cool and cloudy at the start as I paddled around the lakeshore.    On the second loop, the skies cleared and the wind was lighter.    after paddling twice around the lake, I secured the kayak on the rack, then went out for a loop route on the Stake Lake Trails.

In all, I paddled and hiked 8.6 km.    The paddle-and-hike combination has become a favorite in recent years and I have done quite a few this year.

Embedded below is a slideshow of photos from the outing.   Click an image for the album and click any image again for a caption.

This was the 78th day of kayaking in 2025.    As long as the temperatures are reasonable, I will be out paddling for a while yet.