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| Some of the ladies on the Arroyo Park bridge |
I swear, this summer is just streaking by. And these are the kinds of days I enjoy the very most: some sun, a few clouds, a breeze, and a nice walk. We met this morning at the ferry terminal, all fifteen of us with the inclusion of a MAN who had never walked with us before. I do hope he decides to return, since it's pleasant to have new people join us. We walked somewhere between five and six miles at a brisk pace and then had coffee afterwards, as we usually do. It's a great way to start my weekend, being exercised and feeling good, all before noon.
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| Railroad Grade from the Scott Paul trail |
About our last Thursday's hike: Al sent me this picture to help explain to the Furry Gnome who left a comment as to why is this called Railroad Grade? It is very impressive from this vantage point, isn't it? And Hootin Anni asked why the hike is limited to twelve: it's an archaic wilderness regulation that all groups remain under the number of twelve, so if there are more than that number, you must split into two groups with a mile in between. This is enforced by the rangers, and if they catch us (since we are sponsored by the Senior Center) breaking the rules, they report us. It's happened before. But it's really crazy, because now there are so many people going into the wilderness areas, that on the weekend it's a steady stream of hikers on the trails. Apparently if you don't know each other there's less damage to the wilderness?
Anyway, we try to stay within the boundaries set by the Forest Service, so there you go.
:-)
I hate to break it to you, but Saturday has been and went. Sunday here.
ReplyDeleteInteresting the concept that friends do more damage than strangers... I do approve of trying to keep the area as pristine as possible though.
Enjoy your weekend.
i hope the gent returns, too, and maybe brings a pal to join in, too. :)
ReplyDeleteAh.....I love Saturdays! Looks like a nice tradition - a Saturday morning walk with friends!
ReplyDeleteThe older we get the faster the weeks seem to go.
ReplyDeleteThat railroad grade looks kind of scary for walking on.
ReplyDeleteSure glad you are obeying the wilderness rules and not being too friendly with folks you share the trails with. :-)
My Saturday slipped by quickly with the festival at its height and the "Strong Men" showing their strength skills, followed with outdoor bands till 11pm after the festival parade. What an exciting day. Yours sounds like that and you met someone new to boot. I might have to explain that. New to boot, means you met someone new as well; that's great. ha,ha
ReplyDeleteThe rules make sense so abide by them.
ReplyDeleteI am so out of shape and must get some exercise, too.
We have rules here too. If we didn't, all our areas of natural beauty would be literally worn away. I wish I enjoyed exercise like you do, but I never have. I like my gardening and I used to walk a lot but not so much now. Everything aches and hurts too much.
ReplyDeleteRules are rules for some reason although the reaqsons are murky sometimes:) A man showed up, I hope someone talked to him! :)
ReplyDeleteNot understanding the logic behind the rule of 12 but like you, I am usually obedient. Hey, the guy should come back. Eleven to one is great odds.
ReplyDeleteRules are rules...it's interesting tho. I'm always one to ask the silly questions...like, with the 12...why wouldn't they say 10 hikers in one group. What makes 12 the magic number. Things like that. I love the fact that someone else asked about the name of the trail.
ReplyDeleteAND...appreciated you answering DJ.
Also, the hike on Saturday looks like a great, cool in temperature, area to walk early in the morning. As always, beautiful country.
Fun hike, it seemed. I enjoyed the pictures, too. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from London.
That number, 12, seems arbitrary! Great photos and it looks like a fun hike!
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