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| The sign before descending to the Cove |
Today a huge number of hikers (22) went off to Teddy Bear Cove, with another ten or so who took the longer trip to Anacortes, to hike the Goose Rock trail. I went with the local group, the biggest group I've hiked with yet. We started out at the Fairhaven Park entrance and headed off via the Hundred Acre Woods trail to finally get to Teddy Bear Cove.
It was cold, especially starting out, well below freezing and a low overcast hanging overhead. (The other Tuesday group went off to better conditions, with more blue skies but still plenty cold.) We made our way along the trail, needing to cross a busy rail line (two fast trains went by while we were there) and finally to our destination, Teddy Bear Cove.
Once upon a time, this was a well-known nude beach, and you didn't show up there without being expected to strip and swim naked That's gone these days, but the subject came up several times. With below freezing weather, nobody was tempted.
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| Teddy Bear Cove |
We stopped here for a nice break before heading back via a loop trail. We saw a few ducks swimming in the water, but otherwise it was just us. Joe, our leader, climbed the bluff behind us to see if he could capture the large group of hikers.
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| Whole lotta hikers |
I am in there somewhere, as I watched Joe climb up and yell for us to look up and smile. You can see we are all somewhat well dressed as it was still plenty cold. But I must say that today's hike managed to lift my spirits a great deal. I am now home, feeling better than ever for having been out and about, covering more than 5.5 miles and climbing and descending just under a thousand feet of elevation.
I am finding these Tuesday group hikes to be a lot of fun, and even though they don't challenge me like the Thursday hikes do, they are well worth the effort to get there and put myself into the mix. Today was very well spent and also obviously well attended. I look forward to whatever next week's hike brings!
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I always love the names in the area. Teddy Bear Cove is a great name. Too bad it was too cold for skinny dipping. Lol.
ReplyDeleteThe idea behind this hike suits many people as far as their skill is concerned.
ReplyDeleteMaybe a good beach to hike to in the summer, eh? Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you enjoyed it. No-one was even tempted to strip off? Wimps.
ReplyDeleteDJan, Sounds like an invigorating hike despite the cold! I like to see a large group coming together to explore the outdoors and enjoy nature. Teddy Bear Cove sounds like an interesting destination with a colorful history. Hiking not only gets us moving but also lifts our spirits, as you mentioned. DJan, I’m so curious … Are any of your Tuesday and/or Thursday hiking friends bloggers? I’m thinking, if I was in one of these groups, at the end of the hike, I’d tell you how I’d be looking forward to seeing your post, and probably leaving you a comment. 😊 John
ReplyDeleteLooks like there is always a good group who want the same kind of hikes as you do. You would have had frostbite if you were outside over here. Too dangerous to be outside more than 10 minutes.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I love the name of that cove.
ReplyDeleteThat's a big bunch of hikers. Glad you had fun.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great bunch, no naked people...too bad:)
ReplyDeleteKay of Musings: You are all intrepid, very strong and healthy hikers.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a good day to be out and about.
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