It was a beautiful spring day. Nate and I had gone to Crescent Wall at Lumpy Ridge, but ended up hiking out. Wanting to burn some calories and frustration at things not going to plan, I hiked up to the top of Lily Mountain. Short and easy with a nice view. Lots of dogs and people out enjoying a walk.

Nate and I had planned to go climbing, but the clouds, wind, and highs in the mid-40's left us kind of uninspired. Trying to salvage the day, I decided to go on a snowshoe up to Sky Pond. But the Bear Lake parking was full. This is why I don't like late starts to the day. So I decided go climb Horsetooth Peak (on the flanks of Mt. Meeker). But I couldn't find the trailhead. So I decided to hike to Ouzel Falls or Finch Lake in the nearby Wild Basin. But the only spot left at the trailhead was the handicapped spot. So I decided to just go home and settle for treadmill and treadwall. On the drive home I passed by the Lily Mountain trailhead. There was one parking spot vacant. So I pulled in.

My round trip was 1.5 hours at a moseying pace. The trail was snow-covered and most people we wearing spikes, but I didn't feel like putting them on and was fine without them.

Below are some photos from my hike. It was a bit more enojyable than a treadmill workout at least.