Button Rock Preserve and Ralph Price Resevoir

   Last Saturday, Dad, Nick, the dogs, and I ventured back up north for another day hike. We went to Button Rock Preserve just west of Longmont. After leaving the trailhead, we followed a dirt access road for a mile before reaching the Sleepy Lion trail. The trail ventured off the road and up the side of a hill. After a quick and steep gain, we reached the top. We climbed onto a couple of unique rock formations and could see Ralph Price Reservoir below.  Also, in the distance we could see Mt Meeker and Longs Peaks peering above the foothills.

   The day was ideal for hiking, yet again. It was partly cloudy and borderline hot in the late afternoon. We followed the hiking trail down to Ralph Price Reservoir, where we ate lunch. The dogs were happy to have a place to cool down, and Moe was quite insistent on several opportunities to wade in the water.

   After lunch, we continued around the reservoir and bushwhacked to the top of a hill, which was covered with more unique rock formations. This part was a little tough, but it was worth the view. Overall, it was another picturesque Spring day in Colorado.