Last weekend finally called for decent weather. So I took the family on a quick and easy first backpack of the season. We parked at the Ross Trail parking lot on Highway 20 and hiked down and over the Ross Dam and up lake to Greenpoint Campground. Total one way was about 3 miles, which was plenty to get my 6 year olds legs going to start the year. Beautiful weather, had the campground to ourselves. In fact, didn't see a soul all weekend with the exception of one boat buzzing by Saturday evening. The lake is down at least 50-60 feet from the summer lake level.
