Write-up: Bobbie Scarpino
Leader: Bobbie Scarpino
Co-leader: Pam Carrier

Three days prior to this scheduled bike, we were driving in white-out, blizzard conditions and experiencing freezing temperatures. Having little faith that the weather forecasters would be correct with predictions of spring arriving on Sunday, this leader and co-leader decided to change the bike to a hike. As it turned out, the sun was out in all of its glory and only light jackets were needed.

26 Tramps enjoyed a 6-mile loop hike on very hilly country roads in the Town of Augusta. Leaving the Village of Oriskany Falls, our first climb took us past the Barker Brook Golf Course where we cheered on a number of golfers who were very happy to be back on the greens for the first time this year.

At the top of one hill with a 180 degree view of the surrounding valley (known to locals as “Starvation Corners”), a friendly neighbor came over to chat with our group. He added to our hike by taking us on a wooded path behind his property that ended at a pond.

On the way back down Skyline Drive, Meg surprised her grandniece (Sue’s grandaughter) who was playing outside with a big hug. Bobbie trespassed onto the lawn of her former home to say hello to the new owners who were taking advantage of the beautiful weather to rake up outside.

Before returning to our cars, we stopped for a view of the Oriskany Falls. A side trip to the Boro for a brew and popcorn made a perfect ending for a perfect day.