White Oak Canyon/Cedar Run Loop - July 2, 2011

July 2 provided for a wonderful day of hiking on the White Oak Canyon - Cedar Run Loop. John Shannon and Marit Gay led the hike and seven other hikers joined them including Lindsay Brown, Dan Funkhouser, Karen Rockwell, Liz Lyons, Don Davis, Sue Tansy and Marian Styles.

The weather was hot, but perfect to take advantage of the many pools and waterfalls on the way.

The trek began at the bottom of White Oak Canyon and proceeded up to the Upper Falls for a lunch break. There was a brief swimming time to cool off some of the steamy hikers early on.

After lunch the group made their way towards the Skyline Drive and branched over the White Oak Canyon Fire Road/Horse Trail to eventually meet the Cedar Run Trail. Finally the upward climb was over and then the trail wound down the rocky Cedar Run Trail, continuing along many water falls and pools.

We took the mandatory break to ride the water slide. Don, Marian, John and Marit provided the entertainment while the others rested. We finished the day of 8 miles of hiking around 4 PM. It was enjoyed by all!