I was pleased to find the bridge had been replaced, finally making the trail continuous through the forest.
We connected with the Duncan Trail and followed it to the forest entrance, where the MST veered off.
Continuing on the Duncan Trail, we made a pleasant loop around the forest.
A short side loop on the Turnbull Creek Trail offered nice views of the creek the forest is named after.
Near the trailhead, a friendly ranger stopped to say hello and of course, to pet Amaroq.
Along the way, we passed several interesting forestry exhibits, including some vintage trucks along the trail.
Near the end of the loop, we came across a beautiful patch of irises just beginning to bloom.
After completing the loop, we returned via the Mountains-to-Sea Trail back to Jones Lake. From there, we headed to the campground and set up at site 10. With plenty of daylight left, we set off again on the Bay Trail.
The last time I visited, this trail had been flooded, but this time we were able to hike the full loop.
Past the visitor center, we took the Cedar Loop, which led to a scenic overlook of the lake.
Continuing on the Bay Trail brought us to another overlook, then out onto sandy roads and the familiar section I’d hiked before.
We eventually closed the loop back at the campground, where I was delighted to discover another large patch of irises blooming right at our campsite.
Unfortunately, the state forest service had issued a burn ban, so we couldn’t have a campfire to take the edge off the unseasonably cold evening.
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