Tramp & Trail

Write-up Sharon Kaelin
Leader: Sharon Kaelin
Co-Leader: Amanda Zdanowicz

So, it might not be the most prestigious award, but I think I’m a good contender for the hike with the least amount of people. Still, with the one tramp beside the leader and co-leader we set off in the pouring rain for our destination.

A stop at West Pond Falls, which usually has very little water going over was actually visible with the rain from the week. We went through puddles along the trail and the tall wet growth had our pants wet up to the hips. When the rain stopped we took off our ponchos but the sun coming out brought along with it the bugs. We made it to the pond for lunch, which was very picturesque.

While we were there, the skies turned gray again and thunder could be heard in the distance. Soon as we headed back, the skies opened up again and back on went the ponchos. A short time later the clouds moved out and back in with the sun so off came the ponchos and out came the bugs. When we got back to the car we had squishing boots and wet everything.