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5 miles / 750 feet gained
Sad week. I've been caring for my mom on hospice for the past two months,and she died on Wednesday. Feeling really numb. The woods were just the balm I needed. Forest Park was eerily quiet. Germantown and Cornell Road are both closed-due to storm damage I assume. Newton TH was accessible. Only saw one trail runner in the 2 1/2 hours I was out there. Combined...
6.5 miles / 1,250 feet gained
Misty day. Started at the Markham Shelter on a standard loop, but ended up wandering around the Hillsdale neighborhood with all kinds of nifty little paths between the streets and some cool old houses, fancy houses, houses on stilts. Got a little confused with my directions but eventually made my way back to the east side and trails.
3.5 miles / 750 feet gained
5 miles / 1,000 feet gained
5.5 miles / 750 feet gained
Was not expecting snow! Luckily my microspikes were in the car. Surprised to have fresh tracks on the weekend. Just lovely.
6 miles / 1,250 feet gained
THs overflowing with cars, but plenty of room to spread out. You can get some nice steep ups if you link up BPA road and FL 15. Still a bit of a mudfest, but Newton Creek is back to a rock hop.
3.5 miles / 250 feet gained
5.5 miles / 750 feet gained
Umbrella Hike. First time here. interesting network of trails, with fun names. Took Bumpscooter to the bike trail, then came up Bark Spur and Caddywhomper to Hare Canyon and the Unfit Settlement trail. Had the place all to myself.
3.5 miles / 750 feet gained
Just a little speedwork. Surprisingly quiet trail in the afternoon.
6.5 miles / 1,000 feet gained
Muddy day-even the Wildwood required close attention to footwork. Newton Creek in full spate. Happy morning dose of greenwalls.
5.5 miles / 1,000 feet gained
Caring for my ailing mom in my home now. Adventures more limited. Feel lucky that I can still get away for short trips. Started 2021 with a big fat dose of green.
