When the weather is rainy, snowy, foggy, or cold, trails can be muddy or slippery and wet vegetation may mean wet pants.    On these types of days, a quiet gravel road is an option for a walk/hike.    During the recent atmospheric river, we were shrouded in fog and the air was wet.     I started near the junction of the Long Lake Road and Goose Lake Road, parked in a pullout, and did a brisk walk up the road bearing west.

I hiked for 4 km, turning around just past the crossing of Peterson Creek, with the old mine site in view.    There were no vehicles on the road and I saw only one person who was running the same route.   I hiked back the way I came, following Peterson Creek downstream.

Near the end of the 8 km route, the sun appeared through the fog for just a moment.

It is relatively easy to keep a good pace for the duration of the walk/hike. Near the end I saw my first two vehicles. Almost all of the outing was quiet, peaceful, and scenic.    I plan to hike the next section this fall too.