Mushroom Rock & Suck Creek 4.14.18

Very nice hike today.  It was led by a new leader, Kathy and it was well done.  We only lost one hiker and that was George.  We weren't to concerned as he always shows up after taking some kind of crazy shortcut.  Suck Creek was flowing nicely and I think everyone enjoyed the suspension bridge over the creek.  The weather wasn't the best as it was overcast and threatening rain.  At least the rain held off until we got back to Mushroom rock, which was convenient as we could take shelter under the rock!  The rain only lasted a short time and then we were on our way back to the parking lot.  There were 12 hikers on this moderately rated hike  The distance was only 3.6 miles, but there was a quite steep portion on the return.  If you would like to see some pictures taken on this hike, click here. 

Ascalon on the CCT 4.10.18

What an absolutely beautiful day for a hike.  The sky was a beautiful blue and only a light jacket was needed.  Maybe the only complaint was that we were probably a week early for the wildflowers. There were 11 hikers on this 5 mile hike that I would rate as easy.  I'm sorry about several pictures of Phil's back, it's just that he was always just in front of me.  The hike took 2 hours and 45 minutes.  One of my favorite wildflowers is the Dwarf Iris which you can tell as I took several pictures.  We left one car at the Ascalon Trail Head and then started the hike at Cloudland Canyon.  Do to some time restraints, part of the group ate at Firehouse Subs in Red Bank and some ate at the Pigeon Mtn. Grill.  If you would like to see some pictures as well as a map and altitude graph click here.  Also if I left out something, let me know. 

Imodium Falls 4.7.18

Todays hike was from the Retro Hughes Trailhead to Immodium Falls and back. We decided to visit the falls due to the rain we had yesterday and last night.

We figured the falls would be running pretty good -- and as the pictures show - they were.

Todays hikers were Tom and John. The temperatures started today in the upper thirties  and the conditions were cloudy and windy. By the end of the hike the temps had risen to the low 40's.

This hike was fairly strenuous and the distance hiked was about 8 miles. We tried to maintain a good pace to stay warm.  If you would like to see some additional pictures, click here.