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| Hiking | 12.84 Miles |
2,226 AEG |
| | Hiking | 12.84 Miles | 4 Hrs 29 Mns | | 3.06 mph |
| 2,226 ft AEG | 17 Mns Break | | | |
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| partners | | I got an invite from Linda to do this old favorite, all on trail, hike.
A perfect 50's to start with a minimal 20% chance of T-Storms. After changing around her nail and hair appointments, and with that lower percentage of electricity in the sky forecasted, Kelly was a go also.
Isabella gets your heart pumping right from the start. Nothing too crazy, but a steady 1+ mile climb to the loop. The squirrels were frolicking among the nubile growth on the mighty oaks.
Off to the now unmanned tower on the top of Spruce Mountain. Gone are the days of visiting with Suzie and Space up there. We took in the 180 views to the north and retreated to the picnic tables for a snack.
Descendeding to the rock climbing area passing our first hikers of the day. We played around the rock area before starting our way back up the mountain on our loop.
We made a stop at Cole's Cabin, which I'd passed by countless times before, not knowing it was there.
The skies started crackling. Linda checked the radar and assured Kelly that the current buildup was SE of us and moving away. With each successive crackle, Kelly increased the gap between us.
Descending Issy and reaching Linda's truck the sprinkles began. Temps in the 60's now, it ended up a perfect day.
Good times hiking with the ladies! |
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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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