New Year’s resolutions are often made in the quiet of a living room, but they are rarely tested on the rocky shelves of the Potapo Trail.
On January 1, 2026, I decided to trade my usual routine for a First Day Hike at McGee Creek Lake. It was a day defined by miscommunication, unexpected crowds, and a very clear reminder that 'sporadic walking' is not the same as 'training.'
The 'Accidental' Adventure
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