Had to work today but the ride in was great. Partially sunny, and since I didn't come in til the middle of the day it was warm enough to forgo the rain jacket. The trail was the busiest I've seen it in a long time, people must be eager to do some exercising after the last few cold, wet weeks. At the point where I exit the trail for the detour, I chose to take an alternative route. This route has a steep and long climb, tough but rewarding. Interestingly enough this turns out to be the shortest way to work, almost a half mile less than more normal route. Takes a bit longer though due to that long climb.