Contributed by hike leader Roz O'Donoghue

Friday the 13th was a lucky day for 6 CONC hikers. We walked under clear, sunny skies and excellent air quality after days of smoke. The 12 miles hiked featured older growth forest, several sparkling lakes and an ascent to the summit of Red Butte, a cinder cone 1800 ft higher than the trailhead. We returned via the same route, a bit tired but content from a day well spent.