Report to Hikers: week of Aug 7-Aug 13

 

Hello Hikers!

 

Wednesday Aug 9

Harford Slaterville Road N on the FLT into Hammond Hill SF, Tioga County

The Five Susans

Official head count:  19H, four D

More photos:

Annie

Jack V

 

Saturday Aug 12

Woodard Road NW to Hines Road and beyond, Enfield

The first part of this walk was badly overgrown in spots  —  the weeds were so thick and high it was almost impossible to see the path in spots  —  a big problem because the trail in this section has areas full of roots, snags and ruts  —  I realized that many of our trails would quickly look like this if we didn’t have the Cayuga Trails Club to maintain them regularly

We decided not to walk back on the overgrown part of the trail  —  we took the shortcut back on the road system instead

Luckily it wasn’t too hot and we were comfortable on the final leg

Official head count:  23H, five D

More photos:

Annie

Jack V

 

Sunday August 13

Bald Hill Road to the Abbott Loop and Thatcher’s Pinnacles, Danby SF

The Pinnacles Look-out has gotten increasingly overgrown in recent years, and the view now is very unsatisfying in mid-summer.  We always do a group shot when we reach the summit, but now I pose the hikers against the woods because I find the lighting better (not everyone’s shown)

Official head count:  36H, six D

More photos:

Annie

Jack V

 

We’ll have a get-together on Labor Day

I think it’s a great holiday to mark with a party (assuming it’s not raining).  Stay tuned