Incredible weather, even with a full day of rain. After weeks of hot weather, it cooled and made the week comfortable. The Black Forest Trail was well marked and maintained while offering some challenging sections. Bob and I only saw four other hikers on the trail and one hiker at a distance. Add this to…
Month: August 2019
2019 Black Forest Trail – Day Six – Goodbye to Pine Creek
Thursday, 29 August Destination: Route 44 and Trout Run Road (MM 23.7) Today’s Miles: 3.95 Start Location: Naval Run Campsite (MM 30.95) Trip Miles: 42.05 Bob and I were up early and hiking by 7:30 after a good night’s sleep. It cooled off nicely and things dried out some. We had coffee and breakfast before…
2019 Black Forest Trail – Day Five – Virgin Hemlock
Wednesday, 28 August Destination: Naval Run Campsite (MM 30.95) Today’s Miles: 5.15 Start Location: Porcupine Hollow (MM 36.1) Trip Miles: 38.1 It was comfortable sleeping last night. Woke to a light rain. It continued to rain, sometimes hard all the while Bob and I hiked. It finally started to clear around 2. We started the…
2019 Black Forest Trail – Day Four – Porcupine Hollow
Tuesday, 27 August Destination: Porcupine Hollow (MM 36.1) Today’s Miles: 9.25 Start Location: Old Quarry Vista (MM 1.9) Trip Miles: 32.95 Last night was the warmest so far, a little too warm for sleeping in a tent. Bob and I were up early heading to the general store. It was overcast with a light misty…
2019 Black Forest Trail – Day Three – Enjoying the Solitude
Monday, 26 August Destination: Old Quarry Vista (MM 1.9) Today’s Miles: 6.05 Start Location: Francis Branch Campsite (MM 7.95) Trip Miles: 21.8 Last night was a little warmer. Bob and I took our time since we only planned six miles after ten yesterday. We had a pleasant day, about 70 degrees and mostly sunny. There…
2019 Black Forest Trail – Day Two – Crisscrossing the Creek
Sunday, 25 August Destination: Francis Branch Campsite (MM 7.95) Today’s Miles: 10.4 Start Location: Campsite/Stream (MM 18.35) Trip Miles: 15.75 Nice and cool last night. My thermometer showed 50 this morning. Bob slept a little cold. I was toasty. We took our time and enjoyed some coffee this morning. Got on the trail about 8:30….