19 Hardy Hikers, including leaders Marcus Owens & Steve Mitchell led us into the forest & streams of Lusk Creek Wilderness & Natural Areas yesterday. The weather tried to threaten rain..(it did succeed for a few minutes), but, hikers prevailed. We split into 2 groups, per Forest Service rules. Most everyone got some part of their body wet..during 2 Lusk Creek crossings..or, by maybe slipping/sliding in the mud or on a rock. Trails were pretty muddy, and water was ‘rippling’ at many spots. We saw quite a few horseback riders out on the trails. . Lots of wildflowers were in bloom, that various hikers snapped many pics to share. Areas that were visited were Natural Bridge, Owl Bluff, & Salt Peter cave…Mileage was about 7 miles. We had 2 New hikers this week. I think we have had New hikers almost every weekend this season.