More Creek Crossings. 4 pictures
Piney Creek Wilderness
Piney Creek Trail – This trail can get a little ‘brushy’. In the summer it is almost impassable. For added fun there are lots of cat briars to get scratched by and snagged on.
January 5, 2020 14:51
First Creek Crossing of the Day – The trail I was following down to the creek joined just a few yards before this crossing point.
January 5, 2020 14:39
The trail got a bit steep – The drop down into Piney Creek was ‘interesting’, especially with all the loose leaves over everything. I took it slow and steady and didn’t have any mishaps. 3 pictures
January 5, 2020 14:00
Happy Gary in the woods – Here I am, about a mile in and I’d warmed up enough to want to take my jacket off and drink most of my water. I’ll be able to fill my water bottle up when I get to Piney Creek. 4 pictures
January 5, 2020 13:30
Trail Not Maintained – Well, I guess that’s better than ‘Not A Trail’. I’ve never hiked this trail, and it is not marked on any of the maps I have, including the 1930 USGS map. I can make a rough guess on where it comes out, we shall see.
January 5, 2020 13:14
Not A Trail – This trip I’m planning on taking a trail I’ve never hiked before, I’ve already hiked this ‘Not a Trail.’
January 5, 2020 13:03
Another empty trailhead parking lot…Means another backpacking trip – Pines View Trailhead, Piney Creek Wilderness. I’m about to start on a three day – two-night relaxing stay by the lakeside.
January 5, 2020 12:59
Hammock Camping By Table Rock Lake – My plan was simple. Hike down to the lake, set up camp, sit here for a day and then hike back out. 5 pictures
January 7, 2019 9:41
Buck Hollow. An idyllic and tranquil view later to be interrupted by the arrival of a bear. 2
January 6, 2019 9:09
Still – Day two. Fantastic view in the morning.
January 6, 2019 9:08
Waking Up in the Wilderness. Gary in the hammock with the winter cover on.
January 6, 2019 8:42
Sunset at Table Rock Lake.
January 5, 2019 17:45
Table Rock Lake, Piney Creek Wilderness – The view of the lake from near where I camped.
January 5, 2019 15:50
Down by the Lake – Gary by Table Rock Lake.
January 5, 2019 15:33
Table Rock Lake at Piney Creek – Day one of three days backpacking in Piney Creek Wilderness.
January 5, 2019 15:04
Back at the Lake – I’ve not been here since July. It’s good to be back.
January 5, 2019 14:58
Last Leg to the Lake – It opens up into a flood plain. Easy going in the winter. Not so easy in the summer. 3 pictures
January 5, 2019 14:52
Crossing Piney Creek – I crossed the creek around five times… 2 pictures
January 5, 2019 14:07
Feeder Creek on the Tower Trail (Hollow route). One-minute read, 2 pictures
January 5, 2019 13:46
Tending the campfire. 4 pictures
July 26, 2018 21:09
R&R – Rest and Recuperation – Gary looks out over the Piney Creek Arm of Table Rock Lake. 2
July 26, 2018 20:45
Three Days Summer Backpacking at Piney Creek Wilderness. I decided to take on my aversion to summer backpacking, face the heat, and see if I could get some wilderness rest and recuperation. Journal: 17 49
July 26, 2018 11:09
Sunset at Piney Creek Wilderness. Tonight I cooked and ate my dinner down by the lake so I could watch the sunset.