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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

From Placid to Furious - Day 295

  Today was a trailer moving day, so an early hiking start did not happen although we did reasonably well.

Leveaux Pond was beautifully calm, and it was really nice to have blue sky (which means blue water) for a change.
Leveaux Pond

But the high news of the day was Carlton Peak, a very popular day hike. The peak consists of several large blocks of anorthosite. Before the volcanic North Shore was formed these rocks were lower. But they are also lighter than the magma, so they floated (see, rocks can float) to the top and are now a small mountain (peak is 1526 feet). The trail follows along the base of the highest rocks, athough there is a side trail to the top.
Carlton Peak

The climb wasn't really difficult, although at the highest locations there was a fair amount of scrambling over jumbled rocks. Yes, the trail goes through there.
Carlton Peak

This was a really impressive sheer face, and the view beyond it was colorful with the trees beginning to turn.
Carlton Peak


And finally, today, there were glimpses of big blue Lake Superior instead of solid gray.
Lake Superior

After coming down Carlton, I joined the Temperance River.
Temperance River

It was awfully hard to choose just a few pictures to share. That bright, friendly waterway didn't last long. As with so many of the streams along the North Shore, when they begin to plunge down to the big lake, the water becomes fierce.
Temperance River

It was hard to decide whether to share long shots that put the size of the falls and the gorges in perspective, or to show close-ups of the raging water. If you look to the right side of this watefall, you can see a man taking a picture of a woman- adds some scale.
Temperence River


I can't believe I forgot how magnificent this river is. It's like a volcanic Watkins Glen. My New York friends will be able to picture this.
Temperence River


On the mini side of the scenery today, I just liked the symmetry and elegance of this fungus.
shelf fungus

As I mentioned, we moved the trailer to a new location today, and I start set 3 (of 6) of SHT maps tomorrow. Feels like some progress. The hiking today did not seem very difficult, but adding in the move leaves me just as tired as usual. That's OK, I'll be ready to roll again in the morning.

Huge thanks to our last hosts, Kathy and Jess, with help from Diesel (who weighs more than I do!), Roxy, and Haze. Also, not pictured, Diego and Emerson the cats, and Groot the bearded dragon.
friends

I've been fighting a case of athlete's foot- I seem to get it now and then. But we think we've got it just about cleared up. First I've had it on this trip which is pretty amazing given how much of the time my feet are wet.

Miles today: 11.3. Total miles so far: 3488.7.

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4 comments:

LL said...

FYI, athletes foot is a sign of yeast overgrowth. Reducing your intake of sugar, carbs, gluten might help (especially white sugar, white potatoes, white bread, dairy might help. You can also look into taking a probiotic to increase the healthy flora in your gut. :)

Ellie said...

Beautiful pictures and stunning views! I hiked portions of the trail with a group called Adventures in Good Company. We just did day hikes, and the leaves were in all their glory. It is fun reliving some of the scenery through your eyes. Thank you!

Ann said...

These photos are beautiful. A very scenic day.

The Oceanside Animals said...

Lulu: "Wow, that's quite a gorge and bunch of rapids!"
Java Bean: "Any hike that ends with a bunch of dogs and okay cats and lizards too is good hike if you ask me!"