Some new experiences on the tour this week. The first newbie was the addition to the Brighton Recreation Area trail system, the Appleton Trail. If my count is correct, that is five trails at the park; Torn Shirt (should be called 'The Bitch'), Murray Lake, Lost Trail, Found Trail (intermediate trails) and now the Appleton. The Appleton is a perfect trail for either the beginner who isn't sure if mountain biking is for them but doesn't want to break their neck trying to find out or a nice warm-up ride for those getting ready to do the other loops. It maybe covers two miles and has no ball breaking hills or fork breaking rocks. Nice work trail coordinators.
The new lake (Indian Lake) isn't actually new. I heard about it from friends Jim and Raj (lake isn't too far from him) who indicated it would be an ideal lake for a small boat or kayak. What a jewel it was. It's about the size of Pettibone Lake in Highland and has only three homes on it with farm land surrounding; has an up north feel to it. No trophy fish to report but enough brought aboard to keep me busy yesterday morning.
Three cheers for new!
Trail Head
