Write-up by Meg Higgerson

During the week prior to the scheduled hike, Meg and assistant Barb Thomas drove south to locate the Whaupaunaucau trail head and explore the trail.    The weather and thus the roads were terrible!!  In spite of our 4WD vehicle we decided it was in our best interest to abandon our exploratory adventure.

When 10 Tramps met in Sangerfield we decided, based on the local conditions and not knowing the actual location of the original trailhead, to hike Tassle Hill.   We had a good climb up the seasonal road and then we “bushwhacked” through the woods often following deer tracks.  All in all we hiked 5 miles and had as usual had a great time.