The heavy fog in Calgary started to lift at Redwood Meadows, and at the trailhead there was nothing but sunshine. There was enough soft snow over the icy trail that two of the group opted not to wear traction devices, but the rest of us did.

Just starting and already removing layers

We had a leisurely lunch in the sunshine at the Kestrel Trail viewpoint, where there were crystal clear views of Moose Mountain, Jumpingpound Mountain and Cox Hill.
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Moose Mountain, Jumpingpound Mountain and Cox Hill

Barb M., Ginger, Robert, Linda, Barb B., Ron, Darlene

The temperature was rising during the day so we took a break on a sunny hillside on the Braggin Rights Trail where the temperature reading was 12 C.



Braggin Rights Trail Rest Stop

Melted Braggin Rights Trail

We met some bikes on the trail, but not enough to destroy the hike on this beautiful day.
Thanks to Ron (Photos), Barbara, Darlene, Linda ,Robert, Ginger, and Barb. Brian C/S/P

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