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| Crossing Stoney Creek |
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Twelve hikers joined leader, Marit Anderson, for a Nelson County day. The group included Jodi Frederikson, Dave Abdallah, Susanna Williams, Marian Styles, John Shannon, Iva Gillet and pup- Remi, John Sinclair, Ginny Barber, Nancy Handly, Brad Young, and newcomers, Jennifer Geyston and Kerem Cosar. We first hiked the 4 mile out and back Lower Shamokin Falls Trail, which is part of the Wintergreen Resort trail system. The route varied from a fire road to a steep ascent and rock scramble up to the last falls. We enjoyed a short snack on the cool September day and all was well until we had two members slip on the wet rocks on our descent. Fortunately both ended up being able to hike out and were checked on frequently. Trekking poles help, but slick rocks can be quite tricky.
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| Kerem and Jennifer at the highest segment of Lower Shamokin Falls |
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| Dave and Jodi take a breather |
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After completing the Lower Shamokin Falls Trail we drove to the Rockfish Valley Trails and hiked along the Rockfish River and around the meadows for nearly another 2 miles as the day warmed up, prompting us to be ready for refreshments and lunch at the Bold Rock Cidery. Everyone seemed to enjoy the views and cool breeze off the back deck. Quite a relaxing way to spend Labor Day Saturday.
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| Rockfish Valley Trail |
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| Bold Rock Cidery |
submitted by Marit Anderson
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