Contributed by trip leader Kelly Cleman
Eight snowshoers left the Skyliner Sno Park and headed out along the Tumalo Creek Trail towards Tumalo Falls. Temperatures had warmed up for the previous few days and so it wasn't so hard to get going. The trail was trodden in by previous users, but the snow was still soft and easy to walk on. It started snowing softly about an hour in as views of snowy Tumalo Creek came into view. We made it to the Falls and snapped some personal as well as a group photo at the base. There were a few other small groups there, but not crowded at all. The snow was already up past the picnic tables, so we had to have our snacks standing up. One participant had brought chocolate chip cookies to share with the group--a welcome treat. We then headed back along the road. The track was well trammeled, so we probably could've taken off our snowshoes and walked. We encountered several people who were without snowshoes and not having any trouble walking. We made it back to the Sno Park in good time. A good day to get out and be in nature!