Arizona Trail Day 57 – Final Day | Average Hiker
Coyote song woke me up at dawn. They were close, and based on their escalating yipping; they were hot on the heels of breakfast. I… Read More »Arizona Trail Day 57 – Final Day | Average Hiker
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McLean Game Refuge – First Snow! | Average Hiker
The McLean Game Refuge near Granby, CT, is a preservation area I’ve wanted to visit for a while now. The refuge includes 4,415 acres of… Read More »McLean Game Refuge – First Snow! | Average Hiker
Arizona Trail Day 56 – Nearing the End | Average Hiker
May 6, 2022 I was hiking by about 6:15 AM and hobbled along for about 15 minutes until my feet were numb. Unfortunately, my trail… Read More »Arizona Trail Day 56 – Nearing the End | Average Hiker
Mattatuck State Forest – Hancock Brook Loop, CT, | Average Hiker
The Hancock Loop Trail lies near Waterbury, CT, primarily in the Mattatuck State Forest. I hiked a 3-mile loop, although the trailhead sign says 2.8.… Read More »Mattatuck State Forest – Hancock Brook Loop, CT, | Average Hiker
Arizona Trail Day 55 – More Cold | Average Hiker
Today’s weather forecast – is COLD, with an every layer type of morning and lots of wind to make the cold even more biting. Winter… Read More »Arizona Trail Day 55 – More Cold | Average Hiker
Sleeping Giant State Park, | Average Hiker
Sleeping Giant State Park is located near Hamden, CT, and is a popular park. You can expect crowds on the weekends, especially with the stone… Read More »Sleeping Giant State Park, | Average Hiker