Category Archives: Hiking Log

“Only where you have walked on foot have you truly been.”-Messner I took a few months off from writing – working and holidays and other things filling both my hours and my headspace. But since I was able to complete … Continue reading →

“I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than trees.”-Henry David Thorough Well, it would be nearly impossible for me to have come out taller than these trees, since I was hiking through the redwoods, but the … Continue reading →

“The world is before us, and we are still on our way. The Oregon Trail is an adventure that must be lived, not just dreamed.”-Anonymous Pioneer So I didn’t really hike any part of the official “Oregon trail”, but a … Continue reading →

We are logging endless miles in the Jeep as we drive cross country, and amongst the monuments and quirky roadside attractions, we are also taking time to find a few hikes along the way, and add some miles to our … Continue reading →

The Pocket WildernessLocation: Soddy-Daisy TNLength: varies – we did about 2 milesElevation Gain: also varies – my watch said I did 5 flights of stairs (of rocks), plus some serious hills.Pros: pretty water views, picnic tables and parking, newly upgraded … Continue reading →

Location: Linville Falls Gorge, Blue Ridge ParkwayLength: 1.8 milesElevation Gain: 252 feet – with some moderate slopes and steep steps.Pros: Amazing Views, wide path and easy to navigate, a few benches along the way, lots of wild rhododendrons, good-sized parking … Continue reading →

Location: Mendon, NYLength: 2.2 milesElevation Gain: 233 feet – some steps, some slopesPros: Pretty views, wildlife, picnic tables and outhouses at the trailhead, boardwalks built alongside some of the muddy areasCons: several trails connecting and overlapping – a bit confusing, … Continue reading →

Location – Penfield, NYLength – 2.1 milesElevation Gain – 121 ft (so pretty flat most of the time!)Pros: Well-marked, parking available, easy trail with a few benches and boulders for rest breaks, not too crowded, pretty sightsCons: strange garbage pile … Continue reading →