planner girl / trail chaser / bird watcher
Josh had hiked Chimney Mountain before, and I was excited that he wanted to share it with me. We were planning to camp at Mason Lake with friends that weekend, and decided to tackle this hike on our way there. Hike Report 7/27/2019 The day already felt packed. We had…
The final hike of the day was Barker Pond. Getting there felt like an adventure all on its own. The trailhead is tucked well off the beaten path. To reach it, follow Flow Road off Route 28/30. The road is closed during the winter and is commonly used for logging…
Hike number three of the day brought us to Rock Pond, the longest hike on our itinerary and, ultimately, my favorite. When I first picked up the brochure for the 4-3-2-1 Way Challenge, I immediately noticed the beautiful wooden bridge featured on the cover. I wondered where it was located…
Next up on our day of easy hikes for the 4-3-2-1 Way Challenge was Grassy Pond. After finishing our visit to Deathbrook Falls, we were looking for another quick and relaxing trail, and this one fit the bill perfectly. Hike Report 7/11/2017 We headed a short distance down Route 28…
This is one of my new favorite places—so peaceful, so beautiful, and so natural. Hike Report 7/11/2017 Today, we planned to complete the four “easy” hikes I needed for the 4-3-2-1 Way Challenge. The day before, we had hiked Buttermilk Falls, one of the easiest hikes on the list. Since…
If you’re looking for a “non-hike hike,” this is the perfect destination. The entire trip clocked in at just 0.2 miles round-trip—and that included wandering around to view the falls from several different angles. Hike Report July 10, 2017 As part of the Indian Lake 4-3-2-1 Challenge, we made a…