Today, some of our hikers tackled a new Cumberland MBT route checked out a month ago by 4 intrepid group members. These explorers came back to say that the trail system was likely too ambitious in the steepness of its uphill sections for the majority of our hikers. Hah...those are challenging words!...and off we went.
Well, yes, the uphill climbs were on the steep side, it must be said. But, it can certainly be done if we take our time. Which we did. Early on, two members left us when one had a medical issue crop up which required a return to town; the rest persevered to the end. Our destination was a small lake we had termed No-name Lake, a pretty pond that we found is actually designated as Dam #2. Personally, I like No-name better. After a lunch break there, we pressed onwards (and mostly downhill) to return to the trailhead via a different trail selection. It was with a great deal of satisfaction that we arrived back at the cars, content with the outing, if a bit tired(!).
Bill B. has provided good route details at: www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1PmAmuxzEMVT1utoMMG5AcF4GhGdg9iMP&ll=49.606761106968115%2C-125.05580250000002&z=15
Well, yes, the uphill climbs were on the steep side, it must be said. But, it can certainly be done if we take our time. Which we did. Early on, two members left us when one had a medical issue crop up which required a return to town; the rest persevered to the end. Our destination was a small lake we had termed No-name Lake, a pretty pond that we found is actually designated as Dam #2. Personally, I like No-name better. After a lunch break there, we pressed onwards (and mostly downhill) to return to the trailhead via a different trail selection. It was with a great deal of satisfaction that we arrived back at the cars, content with the outing, if a bit tired(!).
Bill B. has provided good route details at: www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1PmAmuxzEMVT1utoMMG5AcF4GhGdg9iMP&ll=49.606761106968115%2C-125.05580250000002&z=15