This trail is known for being muddy, poorly blazed, and heavily traveled by motor bikes and ATVs.
This Saturday it was all of the
above, but the weather and views from the overlooks, made it a pleasurable
hike.
14 hikers showed up to enjoy
the hike. Our Saturday hikes are starting to draw as many hikers as the Tuesday
hikes – thanks to the promotional efforts of Will and Randy. It only took me
about 25 yards from the trailhead kiosk before I had established the poorly
blazed labeling this trail has – I missed the first turn onto the trail. Thanks
to some alert hikers behind me, we got back on trail.
Shortly into the hike we broke
up into 2 groups – the faster and slower hikers. We then proceeded
approximately 2.5 miles to the loop part of the trail. I hadn't noticed the
elevation change on this part of the trail, but on the return trek, there
mysteriously appeared something or someone added some ups and downs to the
trail. We made our way to a couple of spectacular overlooks on the loop and had
our lunch at the second one. After lunch we finished the rest of the loop and
spur back to the trailhead.
The 2 groups returned to the
trailhead and there was only approximately a 10 minute separation between them.
The trail was in fair condition. It was a great day for the 9 mile hike
moderate hike.
If you would like to see a few pictures taken during this hike, click here or on the Walk In The Woods picture.