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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Tiny falls off the blue trail
January 30, 2012: No one ever hikes the same trail twice. —Heraclitus c. 500 bce
Icy trails
January 25, 2012: Hiked the 3falls loop backwards, starting out on the blue trail from the Mariaville Road trailhead. Checked out some favorite places near the blue trail, a glade at the top of the upper falls, and a tiny … Continue reading
Following the markers to Gregg Road
January 23, 2012: I followed the trail markers to the proposed Gregg Road trailhead today. The trail isn’t developed, and there’s no place to park yet, but there are orange marker ribbons that lead from the north rim trail, and … Continue reading
First snow in the new year
January 15: It’s cold but the trails are solid. Spikes recommended. ***Advantages to winter hiking, no muddy boots! January 13, 2012: Hiking in the new snow. Wet snow over loose leaves is pretty annoying to hike in, but the views … Continue reading
Rynex Creek Loop
January 10, 2012: Wandering around aimlessly today, did some creek-whacking, which is much more fun since things are frozen up. Red trail to the yellow Lower Falls link, I decided to walk up the creek to see the bottom of … Continue reading
Winter is just getting started
January 4, 2012: Route 159 trailhead, take the unmarked trail right after the footbridge to arrive at this view at the top of the upper falls. The icy magnificence begins.
