This was partly for fun, and partly my training regimen to get ready for summer. We took one of the trails that is really hilly. Here we are on a ridge, but there is plenty of up and down to switch ridges.
These trails lead to Hamlin Lake, but I learned one new fact today. The north end of my favorite trail loop (see link below and the stone shelter) is just beyond that conifer-covered point. Cathy has spent time on the lake in a boat (I haven't much), so she knew that fact.
More hilly sections.
And I found some white oak acorns that the squirrels and deer hadn't eaten over the winter. A little bitter, but edible. It's a great survival food. (The red oak acorns are truly bitter. You'd have to be desperate to eat them.)
And here's the best news. We did 4.25 hilly miles. I carried a 17-pound pack, and I wasn't too tired to do anything else when I got home. I'll get there!
Miles hiked in 2025: 138.1
Ludington State Park- various trails south of Hamlin Lake. 4.25 miles
 | See My Favorite Ludington State Park Loop |
3 comments:
Sounds like a good day. You'll be ready for summer in no time.
Happy Easter.
Ha! I'm ready as we speak... well, maybe not for high summer, but a little warmer.
Java Bean: "Ayyy, I might still try to eat those acorns. I have been known to eat all kinds of things I shouldn't ..."
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