
I did this loop last year as a day hike in the fall. I was eager to see this trail again and under different circumstances as it shed its winter coat. Being given notice that I would be able to hike on this Saturday at the last minute, my invites went out kind of late so I didn’t expect many responses, if any. I was surprised that my new friend Paul Cooney who I met a few weeks prior on the West Cady Ridge loop with Kevin Koski was interested in going. I was also surprised when my other friend Robin Vasquez who I have done several hikes with called and said she was also interested in going. Arrangements were made and after meeting at my house we drove my car and arrived at the trail by 8:30.

