This morning Rosie and I made the drive north up towards Crawford, Nebraska and the West Ash Trailhead of the Pine Ridge Trail. It was an uneventful drive and we arrived at the snowy trailhead to cold temperatures. We hit the trail, immediately climbing.
The trail continued to climb along the edge of some deeply cut ravines.
The area, though showing the scars of a fire years ago, was quite scenic.
At the top of the climb, the cold wind made the walk somewhat uncomfortable. Trees and fences were covered with a rime of ice.
We passed through a plot of private property,
and then back onto Forest Service land on the other side.
We approached another ravine on an old two-track road with great views in all directions.
Soon, we started the long descent towards East Ash Road.
Near the East Ash Trailhead
we sat in a sunny spot for a snack break.
Then, we started to make our way back to the start of our hike as the sun tried to force its way from behind the clouds.
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