Dangerous conditions

On such an incredible day, I'm disappointed I have reply on someone else for today's trail report as I work!
Apparently the trails a a little dangerous. The warm daytime conditions start melting the snow in the valley and then the minus temperatures overnight freeze the melt creating slick conditions for running or walking on.
The trail down to the bridge across the creek of the Monarch Trail is especially dangerous and you have to find footing off the path. The switch backs on the main Red loop are slick too.
The same is true of the climb to the farmer's field on the Headwaters section. Traveling off trail to find footing seems to be the best answer.
There are reports of mud sections along the way, but few and far between. At least they are there and are a sign spring may actually be on the way.