Teamwork was the key to the successful hike on Saturday at Piney River. After 3 days of rain, water was cascading through the river & its branches & down the bluffs. McDonald branch, a wet weather stream over huge boulders threatened our way. The “mountain goat” hikers leaped easily over the wet, slick rocks; the rest of us crept over with a stabilizing hand from our fellow hiker. Another hiker decided not to cross and offered to drive and pick us up at the Newby trailhead, so we wouldn’t have to cross this treacherous spot again. The in and out hike turned into a through hike. With the “hard” part over, we continued along the tumbling river and enjoyed the emerging bloodroot & chickweed.
At a water break, we noticed a hiker missing. Texting “where R U” we occasionally received a reply from the hiker, but the cell service was spotty. She thought she was behind the group & continued hiking. But we were behind her & never caught up until we reunited at the Newby trailhead.
If you would like to see some pictures taken during this hike, click here or on the picture above.
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