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| Looking out over Burr Pond |
I went out
for a short hike yesterday in Burr Pond State Park. I hiked a 3.5 mile loop around the pond and
up and over a hill to the west of the pond.
I followed the blue blazes for most of the hike but the 2nd
half of the hike was on an unblazed trail that brought me back around. It looked like a fairly new trail to me, at
least for a mile section. The leaf
litter was cleared, but you could still feel the newness in the ground. Much of the roots and humus were still
fresh.
I started
out on the Wolcott trail from the boat launch parking area and headed around
the north side of the pond heading west.
There was quite a bit of ice on the trail and I soon wished I had
brought my micro spikes for traction. I
did my best to avoid the ice and stay on my feet, I needed to bushwhack a few
sections so as not to fall. I soon made
it to the intersection with the John Muir trail, a continuation of the blue
blazed trail. My original destination
was the Wolcott Fire tower remains but the ice caused me to rethink my
route. I made a left turn and headed
back.
The day was
bright and sunny with temps in the 30’s.
A beautiful day to hike. I really
enjoyed the new section of trail. There
was a nice view along power lines, and some interesting glacial erratic
boulders as well.
