My first trip here was over the 4th of July week, 1976. Yes, 44 years ago.
A shipmate, Paul Sagun, and I camped nearby, perhaps in one of the campgrounds along the Rogue.
We visited several locations along the rim, but the one spot I recall the most was this trail.
The surface to the lake was paved then; I found evidence of that pavement on this trip.
While on this hike, I suggested to various "young" folks they needed to return & do this again in 44 years, as I was doing.
I also commented to several folks they were poking along, as I was speeding up that trail at 64 years young.
I did break a bit of a sweat and had to slow... for a picture or three along the way. (good excuse to catch the breath)
Wow.
44 years ago. Where does the time go?