We have attempted this hike multiple times throughout our stay in Siletz, but the last house just before you would cross the logging gate has about one million dogs, and they all come running at you before you can cross the gate. So we neglected to attempt to cross the gate with Daisy (tried only once, and it was not good!) and left her home to watch the house. We made it across the gate this day with four or five dogs closely watching us, along with the giant Rottweiler growling at us every other step of the way (not on leash, so you can imagine how scary this is). The dogs aren't terrible, but I am sure it keeps most people from crossing the gate (the dogs deterred us at least three other times!) We made it past the dogs, which was our biggest hurdle, and off we went!
I would like to hike up this road someday, today just wasn't the day.
With a quick super steep down hill right at the end, we made it to the lake looks like it had filled up somewhat since the last time we had been there, but still a stump forest.
A Great Blue Heron is sitting right atop of the snag in the middle of the picture. So beautiful! We decided to go around the lake and connect to the power lines we could see and follow them back to our house. Then we would make more of a loop than an up and back for our hike.
There sure wasn't much of a trail on this side of the lake! (The other side of this reservoir is very developed)
We made it to the power lines and started back to our house. It sure wasn't a long hike; the drive from the house would have been around 10 miles, but I think our hike was maybe 3 at the most! 
The power line trail was very steep! Although heart pounding, it made for a beautiful view once I was at the top. Even a glimpse of the lake!
This snail didn't make it up the hill, or maybe it was just resting.......
What a great hike!!!
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