We went back to the stream path at evening instead of midday. Different hike entirely.
Feb 18, 2026 · Marie & River · 1 min read
Evening by the Water
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Waypoint 2
The crowds were gone. The light came in low and gold through the trees. The water ran quieter, or maybe we were quieter. River drank, then lay on cool stones with her chin down, watching midges dance over the surface.
Waypoint 3
We didn't walk far — out to the wide bend, back along the lower track, maybe two miles total. It wasn't about distance. It was about unwinding after a busy week, listening to the stream, and not checking my phone once.
Waypoint 4
What to know
Waypoint 5
- Evening midges near water — repellent or keep moving
- Path is clear but tree roots trip you if you're not watching in low light
- Take a torch in autumn; we were back before dark in July
- Short enough to combine with dinner plans
Waypoint 6
Sometimes the best hikes are the small ones at the right hour. River agreed, eventually, to leave the water.
