Write-up: Greg Sipp
Leader: Greg Sipp
Co-Leader: Paul Sirtoli

6 of us hiked 9.4 miles to East Pond on an incredibly sunny day with a cobalt sky.  Arriving at the trail parking lot the temp indicated -11, warming up to balmy 12 degrees on the way out.

There were a couple water obstacles that needed to be carefully navigated, ensuring no one would get wet.  Along the way we stopped at Little Simon Pond, admiring the beaver’s labor.  Several beaver lodges dotted the pond.  Once at East Pond, Paul and Jeremy attempted to find a lean-to that was indicated on a map that was once close to the lake.  No luck, but suggesting a hike to the Blackfoot Pond for another day.