submitted by Iva Gillet
It was threatening rain, but eleven stalwart hikers, including new hikers Michael Matz and Mike Hammer, joined hike leader Iva Gillet, Marian Styles, CJ Woodburn, David Crowe, Jodi Fredericksen, Dave Abdullah, Michael Luu, along with Sharon Holman and her dad Bill for this 7.5 or 10 mile loop. The Patterson Ridge trail was beautifully manicured and increasingly steep as we descended into the Big Run Portal area. Traveling along Big Run, Dave caught a quick glimpse of a bear before the rest of us approached and scared it off. Lunch along the clear waters of Big Run were relaxing as we prepared to go UP the distance we had descended all day. We hiked our own pace with Dave and Michael Matz reaching the Skyline Drive first. As the rain was lightly falling, all but four of use decided to call it a day and head to the Loft Mountain Wayside for the cars and refreshment. Jodi and Dave, Michael Matz and Iva (with Remi the best hiking dog ever!) completed the loop past the Loft Mtn. campground to finish the 10 mile loop. We were grateful to have gotten such a lovely hike in before the weather worsened.
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