We have not done any great hikes in what seems like a very long time, so the little walk we took early Easter morning was very sweet.
To avoid the crowds that were sure to arrive, TheMother and I were up and out of the house before sunrise. The short drive to Reflections Lake was a quiet one, with only two or three other cars on the highway - a combination of the early time, the holiday, and the COVID-19 I think; there was only one car in the usually packed parking lot at the trailhead and we eagerly set out down the empty trail.
The dogs relished the outing and opportunity to sniff new sniffs and roll in new (to them) snow. It was wonderful to have the snow-coated lake mostly to ourselves - I say mostly, because a few squirrels did make themselves known.
Sunrise was subtle. It was muted and without fanfare or color. Still, it was wonderful to see the sun spreading its rays against the broad shoulders of Pioneer Peak and across the glittering snow.
By the time we returned to the trailhead, at least half a dozen cars were parked in the lot and eager hikers and walkers were starting their own Easter adventure.
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