Time to check out the Nile Creek trail system once more and for this one, we got a fairly good response from our members, necessitating a 3-group outing. Group 1 and 2 headed out along Nile Creek as far as the first waterfall, with the faster group 1 (Gil leading) leaving the trailhead first. Group 2's members were the photographers of the Club, so took their time over the pathways. Their leader, Bill J., states: "Group 2 challenged the Nile Creek trail with enthusiasm and fun in mind. The conditions were ideal; lots of sunshine, comfortable warm temperature and tons of mud. We were rewarded with the opportunity to have lunch at a wonderful spot near a beautiful waterfall. We even managed to find a previously unexplored side trail. It turned out to be an effective detour around a section dominated by mud. It was an excellent day that offered up some entertaining photo opportunities and fun times." Gil says he certainly concurs with these observations!
Photos below were provided by Patti Spearman and Bill Jorgensen (Thank you!). Do check out the link to Bill's photo gallery to get a full appreciation of the mud-challenging route!
Photos below were provided by Patti Spearman and Bill Jorgensen (Thank you!). Do check out the link to Bill's photo gallery to get a full appreciation of the mud-challenging route!
Group 3, led by Dawn, used a nearby trailhead to explore another trail system in the area, one that the hiking group refers to as "South of the Nile". We were roughing it a bit, as none of us had led on this route before, but, with the exceptions of a few short accidental side excursions, we made it to the end without any real mishap and thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of the woods in the dappled sunshine. Unlike the last hike over this route in January, the trails were dry and in good condition.
Thanks, Steve Hill and Dawn Moore for your photo contributions, shown below.
Thanks, Steve Hill and Dawn Moore for your photo contributions, shown below.