Tower Trail

Journal: Two nights and three days taking it easy at Hercules Glades Wilderness, February 2023. Journal: 15 35

Prepare to Descend – This is one of two very steep sections on the Tower Trail and one of the steepest sections in the wilderness. +1

Unexpected ice – there was a lot more ice on the trail than I expected. Hercules Glades – Day One. +1

More wet trails – In places it was ankle deep.

Gary, happy on the trail – Note the amount of water on the trail in the background. It was yet another wet feet hike. 2 pictures

Wilderness Escape (again) – Two nights in Hercules Glades. A severe thunderstorm, wet and muddy trails, wonderful falls, a ghost from the past, some stupid mistakes and overall, a good time. Journal: 12 30

Uphill – Day Three and out … It seems that most trips finish at the top of a climb. One-minute read, 4 pictures

The Hunchback of Hercules – While hiking west on the Pilot (Tower) Trail to the bluffs I was caught by a thunderstorm. Finally a real chance to try out my rain poncho! It worked fine, but with the temperatures up in the mid eighties it was hot and humid with it on. One-minute read, 2 pictures

Another Trip To Hercules Glades – Testing my new tarp and under quilt. Journal: 15 41

Solo Backpacking at Piney Creek Wilderness — After a busy week, I made a snap decision to go backpacking. Journal: 15 35

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