The Idiot took his first 15-mile Sunday spring hike to assess the damage and view the comeback following last summer’s devastating Carr Fire in and around Redding, California.
Many trails are, of course, still closed and destruction caused by the rampant wildfire is especially obvious in the vicinity of the Sacramento River Trail.
A path in Redding, California, that leads to the Sacramento River Trail is closed primarily because the fire destroyed several footbridges.
Hikers won’t be able to cross this (former) bridge when they get to it.
Severely burnt landscape is the norm above the Sacramento River Trail.
A typical hillside seen from the Sacramento River Trail.
A view of a nearby mountain top from above the Sacramento River Trail.
Vacant lots, now cleared of debris following a fire that destroyed more than 1,000 homes, are a frequent sight on the Sacramento River Trail.
The Sacramento River Trail has been further impacted by post-fire flooding.
While signs of the fire abound, hope springs eternal at this time of year and there are numerous reasons to be optimistic.
Not everything, including The Idiot’s favorite bench on a hillside above the Sacramento River Trail, was destroyed by the fire.
Spring rains have yielded fields of vibrant green grass.
The Peace Labyrinth on the Sacramento River Trail was not destroyed by the fire.
California poppies are appearing everywhere.
Birds have new homes to temporarily lodge them until their trees are again ready for occupancy.
Walkers and cyclists are again able to cross the Sacramento River on the long-closed ribbon bridge.
Homes are continuing to be rebuilt, though even The Idiot isn’t sure that wood is the best building material.
The Sacramento River is still flowing.
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