Highland Forest County Park, Fabius, NY 5/9/09
Westwind Loop Trail 3.0 miles
Since acquiring all our new gear, we decided to test it on a nearby short hike before going out for “the real thing.” Highland Forest is a place we’ve always loved and returned to many times for various activities. There are miles and miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. For our test run, we took the Westwind Loop, which is about 3 miles long with some hilly sections. We encountered a garter snake shortly after getting started, and of course I had to take pictures of him. He was less than thrilled with our presence. We also saw a small toad later on, who wasn’t bothered by us at all.
Westwind Loop Trail 3.0 miles
Since acquiring all our new gear, we decided to test it on a nearby short hike before going out for “the real thing.” Highland Forest is a place we’ve always loved and returned to many times for various activities. There are miles and miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and snowmobiling. For our test run, we took the Westwind Loop, which is about 3 miles long with some hilly sections. We encountered a garter snake shortly after getting started, and of course I had to take pictures of him. He was less than thrilled with our presence. We also saw a small toad later on, who wasn’t bothered by us at all.
Having food and water with us was definitely nice, although the plastic taste from the hydration bladders took a little getting used to. Once you’re really thirsty, the taste doesn’t seem to matter anymore. Our GPS worked very nicely, as did our compass. Everything went smoothly, and we made it back to the car just minutes before a thunderstorm came along. I’m sure we’ll have another opportunity to test our rain gear, although I’m not in a big hurry to do so.
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