Cypress Creek - The Third Loop

We decided to take advantage of having a Columbus Day holiday (no work) to return to Cypress Creek and do the thrid loop of the Osprey Trail system. 

Even though it was rainy season, we thought this trail would be high enough to be dry, and it started off that way. However, we hadn't gone far at all before we ran into water in the ruts of the trail.

And after a while, we realized it would be fruitless to try and avoid the water. So, we just made up our minds to enjoy our slosh through this beautiful area. As you can see, there were parts when the trail was actually a creek.

You can compare this crossing of Cypress Creek with our earlier ones here and here.

Although a bit damp for our feet, the day was absolutely gorgeous!

We made it to the canal boundary, but at this time of year there were no crops growing on the other side. 

The trail there was dry, but right about the time our feet dried, it was time to turn back into the wet trail.

Once again we took the little detour to the observation deck.

Thought you might like just a glimpse of what our hike sounded like!

One more picture of our beautiful day!

 And, yes, I was there :)