Gary and the tower at the Pineview Trailhead – Trip over, 14.5 miles hiked, 1,300 ft. climbed, and some downtime by the lake. Just what the Dr. ordered. Now for more of what the Dr. ordered. My COVID-19 vaccination. +1, and three maps
Backpacking 03-20-2021
A three-day backpacking trip to Piney Creek Wilderness. I hiked the last of my un-hiked official trails in this wilderness, I encountered more cat briars than a man ought to and enjoyed some downtime by the lake.
My campsite by Table Rock Lake – It’s a shame my stay was cut short by my COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
March 22, 2021 15:59
Camp Table. The stove is on the ground because it is very windy, and the table is sheltering it. +1
March 22, 2021 15:05
My lakeside camp at night – I love this spot.
March 21, 2021 22:12
Clouds – I was hoping for a nice, as in flaming oranges and yellows, sunset. It didn’t happen, but this cloud formation and an otter made up for it.
March 21, 2021 19:03
Wind on Table Rock Lake – I feel like I’m home when I get to this view.
March 21, 2021 12:45
Loop complete. The start of the Siloam Spring Trail – This is the Piney Creek end of the Siloam Spring Trail. I’ve come full circle. That’s it, I’ve completed all the official trails at Piney Creek. Now to head off down to the lake and have some quiet time lake watching.
March 21, 2021 11:48
What is it with old truck cabs in the woods? I’ve no idea what sort of truck this was, and there was no sign of the chassis, engine, or drive-train anywhere around. +1
March 21, 2021 11:32
Cat Briar Central – I name this area Cat Briar Central. The cat briars around it were horrendous, and I carry the scars to show for it. +1
March 21, 2021 11:19
Large pool on Piney Creek – I didn’t check how deep, but judging by the color, a few feet.
March 21, 2021 10:55
Piny Creek glinting in the sun – you can get a clear idea of how narrow the hollow gets from this picture. Can’t find the trail? hike down the creek.
March 21, 2021 10:49
The trail is quite clear and easy to follow (In places)
March 21, 2021 10:41
The View from my hammock, Piney Creek Wilderness, Day Two – You are not supposed to camp this close to a water source, but this was the only spot I could find. +2
March 21, 2021 9:20
Looking up Piney Creek – it was a nice view to wake up to.
March 21, 2021 8:59
Camped by Piney Creek – I spent a long time searching for a decent campsite yesterday evening, and the light was rapidly fading when I picked this spot as the best I could find. +2
March 21, 2021 8:58
Piney Creek – the start of Day Two.
March 21, 2021 8:45
Back on the Piney Creek Trail – it’s a 20′-30′ drop to the creek. I was looking for good camping spots. The best are probably at the very start of the Piney Creek Trail. The trail is overgrown and difficult to follow in many places. +1
March 20, 2021 17:36
Woods Trail, Piney Creek Wilderness. +2
March 20, 2021 17:03
The official start of the Woods Trail – Five O’clock, and I still have a fair way to go before I stop for the day.
March 20, 2021 17:00
Piney Creek’s Woods Trail meets the road – It seemed to take forever to get here, but it took just under an hour to hike the 2.6 miles.
March 20, 2021 16:53
Farm Road 2185 – It seemed a very long 2.6-mile hike from the Siloam Spring Trail trailhead to the start of the Woods Trail, one of my last unhiked trails in Piney Creek Wilderness. +1
March 20, 2021 16:47
I’ve been here before – This is where the trail down to Siloam Spring joins the farm road. I didn’t have anyone to take my picture this time, and the lack of leaves to block the sun is making me squinty. Well, that’s my excuse. +1
March 20, 2021 16:10
At the Siloam Spring Trail trailhead – That’s the Siloam Spring Trail checked-off on my list. We’ve been here before. You’ve guessed it, June 2012. One-minute read
March 20, 2021 15:54
Climbing up the ridge – Despite knowing the climb was going to be hard for this out-of-condition aging Brit, I was still surprised at how hard it was. I’m not going out hiking often enough to keep my condition up. One-minute read, +2