Park Mid-Section - Burkett Park to Cougar Overlook Loop

Leg 1 -  Burkett Park > Burkett Trail > Trailhead to Trailhead (N) > Flintstone (N) > Cougar Overlook     3.2 miles

Leg 2 -  Cougar Overlook > service road (WSW) > River Bend Trail (S) > 5 Points Junction > Turkey Creek Trail > Potts Creek (W) > West Potts Creek Trail > Rollercoaster > WS to LL Connector > Burkett Park    5.6 miles

Temp started at 49, ended at 74.  Sunny w/high wispy clouds.  Strong gusty SW wind blew steady - cold at the start, warmer at the end.

Final Hike of the year for me.  Stats are as follows -

Starting mileage -  3453

Ending mileage   -  3898

Total mileage for the year  -  445

Number of hikes for the year - 60

A cold, crisp and windy hike at first then a warmer one in the same field jacket and wind pants at the end.  All trails were dry and easy to traverse.  Unfortunately, there were very few birds out and I only saw one deer (photo attached).  There really wasn't much going on although I did enjoy the quieter than normal hike.  I suspect the strong wind kept the traffic and other city noises down to a minimum.

NOTES -

Water, shade, info kiosk and dry toilets available at Burkett Park.

Shade, info kiosk and a bicycle repair station available at Cougar Overlook.

Water, shade and info kiosk available at 5 Points Junction.