A beautiful 3.8 mile hike on narrow trails through cool green woods with a steady breeze. We came upon a short distance of trail through an area of Hawley Crow Foot Rock on the ground. It brings us great excitement whenever we find some. It’s a schist rock with black hornblende crystals (not fossils) 600… Continue reading

The heat was driven away by the shade of the forest and the cool breeze that just stayed with us. Seems to be that the fungi are started to emerge – is this a Chicken or a Hen of the woods at the base of that Oak tree Phil and Ellie? Really, really good 2… Continue reading

4 1/2 miles. Steep up and down on narrow trails. A hike we love and do once a yer. Saw a lot of Clintonia (Blue Bead Lily). Lunch at the top, a bi of a sit, hilarious conversation and great views. Got home and headed straight to the Conway Pond for a refreshing swim in… Continue reading