Coastal Laker,
If you don't mind my asking, where did you go? JW as most trail do/did not officially open until 12/15 mostly due to landowner permission, this is the date. I know some very limited trails were open on 12/8 way, way up North, but again 12/15 is the date, one for snow, but mostly to respect landownders who give permission. We would not have most of our trails if it were not for them and we need to abide by them or lose them