I hiked along from CDT, starting from near the antenna station adjacent to the Lobo Overlook, out towards Mt. Hope. I felt good, the weather was beautiful, and the wildflowers were in full bloom so I hiked out to a big meadow/park near Spruce Lakes in the vicinity of Mt Hope. Along the way, I stopped at beautiful Rock Lake (about 4.5 miles in) and had lunch while enjoying the scenery and tranqulity.