Hike Log
Solo to my last Peak
Trailhead
Old Quarry
Type of hike
Day hike
Trail conditions
Trail in good condition
Road
Road suitable for all vehicles
Bugs
No Bugs
Snow
Snow free
This is my 8th and last Peak in 2024 which I hiked solo in late Dec.
I was ill prepared for the rain because I did not believe it would happen. I did not bring an umbrella, and I wore a fleece instead of a windbreaker. It was drizzling on and off, I had to take shelter under trees to wait out the heavier rain sections.
The good part of today was that I practically had the whole mountain to myself, it’s really being alone; I crossed paths with 7 other solo hikers.
The bad part was that I am afraid of getting lost by myself.
Here are my observations on my hike.
Saw some animals up close: deer, rabbit, and a big black loud bird.
Climb over a down tree on the trail.
Noticed lots of ferns and moss, so it must be shady and wet here year round.
Noticed the dirt near the top is black while the dirt near the bottom is red.
Started the trailhead from the Old Quarry at 10:30am, 12 miles round trip. 2.5 hrs up; 1.5 hrs down
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