Haller Park to Victoria - Point-to-Point

 The Haller Trestle Bridge

Lynn & Jack met me at Haller Park, in Arlington this morning.  We had a plan :-)  We wanted to go north on the Centennial Trail, then make the little run along Hwy 9 & go in the gate at the bottom of the mountain at Victoria.  Jack planned to pick us up at parking area there.  Linda too - was in on this!  She left from home, then rode down the mountain to meet with us on the Scott Main Line.

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Crossing Pilchuck Creek

We kept touch with Linda as our ride progressed.  It looked several times like it would rain, but we only felt a few drops.  I wanted to get in some trotting - Lynn & Sophie were happy to move out.

Lynn & Sophie on the Centennial Trail

It was amazing how close our mileage was by the time we checked with Linda & she was down at the bottom, waiting for us!  She said she could actually hear us on the trial!

Linda & Count!

 The three of us met up & continued on around the southern loop - the long way - going out on the road.  To do this loop - there was one short section of trail - & the trails are closed.  It was never an issue - until lately - when more riders have discovered the loop.  Now - someone has marked the trail closed.

Farah waits & watches~

The three of us cruised around - then I asked if I could gallop Farah up the long hill & got the "go".  She really enjoyed digging in & opening up!  So did I!  We passed the bike rider who'd passed us earlier & when he finally made the top - he said;  "I think that horse is the fastest thing out here" :-) 

Lynn & Sophie

Soon, Lynn & Sophie came into view, not far behind Linda & Count - Count was having a meltdown & found out that when he gets circled - he doesn't catch up!  We finished our almost 20-mile ride back at the parking area - where we were happy to see Jack waiting for us!  Linda still had just over 3-miles to ride to get back home.  When she texted that she'd arrived, I'd just pulled in our driveway!
Great ride on a cloudy, cool early April day!