Looking down ‘Deep Hollow’ – The springs and creek were dry. I found a small pool with a few gallons of clean-looking water in it. The bathing pool was completely dry, which surprised me.
Backpacking
Everything backpacking: our gear, trip write-ups, and individual pictures.
Day Two — Camped back above ‘Deep Hollow’ – preceded by setting up camp on Day One, getting water and an overnight storm. Two-minute read
August 21, 2022 12:51
Hercules Glades scenic overlook – I took a quick detour to check out the view. It was looking a lot greener than when I was last here in April.
August 20, 2022 14:52
Back at the Pole Hollow Trail junction cairn (and few ‘selfies’ taken on the trail). +3
August 20, 2022 12:06
Waiting for our return – some slightly cooler weather has enticed us out for a couple of days. Strangely, there was only one other vehicle parked at the trailhead. Tower Trailhead, Hercules Glades Wilderness.
August 20, 2022 11:36
Three days backpacking in Hercules Glades, August 2022. Journal: 6 20
August 20, 2022 10:15
Backpacking goodies in the gear closet — there must be over 100 mini Snickers bars there. I won’t be taking any on our next trip. It will be too hot, and melted Snickers are very messy. I know, I’ve tried.
August 16, 2022 14:46
Day Three – Trail Buddies and the end of the trip – It had been a good night, but I woke up feeling very unsettled and a quick check of my pulse confirmed what I thought. I was in AFIB again. One-minute read, +1
May 8, 2022 10:11
Mini campfire – I left a full fuel bottle with Ginger, and while I had enough alcohol for dinner and breakfast, I decided to save fuel and get out my Nano Firebox.
May 7, 2022 20:14
Bath time — I’m looking pleased with myself. That’s probably because I have warmed up after my wilderness bath.
May 7, 2022 18:30
Bathing Pool in ‘Deep Hollow’ — It looks very inviting, but the water was cold!
May 7, 2022 18:25
Bathing Pool in ‘Deep Hollow.’
May 7, 2022 18:24
Inaccessible — Well, almost inaccessible. Looking downstream from the Bathing Pool in ‘Deep Hollow.’
May 7, 2022 17:58
Meanwhile, back at basecamp – While I’m off hiking Ginger’s enjoying her spot in the woods.
May 7, 2022 13:00
Day Two – Back at the Pole Hollow cairn – Here I am, back at the Pole Hollow cairn in Hercules Glades, but this trip is a little bit different.
May 7, 2022 12:40
Three days at Hercules Glades Wilderness. Journal: 2 10
May 6, 2022 12:00
Hike Over – Now to get back to Springfield and pick up a rental car and drive to Kansas City this afternoon.
April 18, 2022 11:00
‘That’ cairn. Hercules Glades, Cairn at the junction of the Pilot and Pole Hollow trails (and a selfie). +1
April 18, 2022 10:22
Wet trail conditions.
April 18, 2022 9:29
Pilot (Tower) Trail – the trail was a little wet.
April 18, 2022 9:26
Day Three, and the start of the spring turkey hunting season – All ready to hit the trail again at ‘Twin Falls Hollow’
April 18, 2022 9:09
Day Two. Camped at ‘Deep Hollow’ – It rained through most of the night and into the morning. +3
April 17, 2022 11:17
Looking down ‘Spring Hollow’ – A new (for me) Scenic Overlook. +1
April 16, 2022 13:24
Ready for the day’s hike – Midday, and just about to leave ‘Twin Falls Hollow.’