Dec 12 - Lambs Canyon Rd

 Sunny day with highs in the 50s. Yes, that's right 50s (yesterday we tied an all-time record high at 62). Where is winter?

Today is an off-Friday and I don't feel like driving to Antelope Island so I'm going to check-out Lambs Road. I'm assuming is closed for the winter but due to the lack of snow, I'm not bringing my spikes. And I have hope of walking a portion of the trail.

I arrive around 9am. It's sunny and around 40 degrees. The gate is closed and there's a bunch of cars in the lot.

I pass the gate and the road is for the most part clear with scattered patches of ice. The south wind makes it a bit chilly especially because I'm in the shade. Actually not sure that much of this road is ever in the sun right now since the sun is heading to it's lowest. But only for a few more days then the days will be getting longer (yea!).

The creek is running strong from the melting of the snow we got last week-end.

About a 1/4 way about up, the road becomes almost totally iced over with just scattered patches of clear. I walk on the edges where there is still frozen snow. It's harder to walk because I'm sinking into the snow. But I also try walking on the "dirtier" ice where there is more traction. (And yes, I wish I did not remove the spikes from my pack this morning.)

I do find where a moose made his way off the mountain (east side), reached the road and started walking up the road. The tracks are frozen and go for a bit.

I reach the TH and the parking area is iced over due to the lack sun. I check-out the trail and it's icy over the bridge. It may be better on the main trail but I'm not trying without spikes. 

I take a short break and start my way back down the ice.  

Found a nice icy stream spot.

Slipped 4-5 times but luckily stayed on my feet.

Heard and saw Chickadees on the return.

Good day!

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