The Hiking Writer

. . . I happened upon a path that vanished into a wood on the edge of town.

Archive for September, 2009

Sunday night musings

– Louisville lost, but they scared the Wildcats a bit on Saturday. In two more weeks, my Cards could have a better record than the Cats.
– I hate Tony Romo. He’s the Daanny White of the new millennia.
– More floods tonight in Louisville and the surrounding area. Reports of 7+ inches of rain in spots [...]

Laugh of the day

My Yearling Encounter

The Siltstone Trail in Jefferson Memorial Forest has a small section near the Scott’s Gap Rd. trailhead that is only twenty paces wide. What makes this section unusual is that this short width extends for many miles in length. It is what I like to call a power line cut; an area kept clear of [...]

RSS Louisville Hiking and Backpacking Meetup Group

  • Discussion: Jefferson Memorial Forest ::Action Alert November 22, 2009
    Here's a great opportunity to help out our local trails and to make something awesome at the same time.From the CJ website:The purchase of the parcel, a deal closed Monday, ties together three previously disconnected sections of the forest. T...Join this discussion.
  • Discussion: Hike Off November 22, 2009
    GeorgetteOkay, I'll do a hike off with you.. but to me it sounds more like you're going to tell me to "take a hike".. LOLCan't do it this Holiday weekend though..Join this discussion.
  • Photos: Mitch McConnell Yellow Trail / Blue - Paul Yost Recreation Area November 22, 2009
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  • Member: Carol November 21, 2009
    BIO: "I just moved to the area, and was in a hiking group in NY and loved it. Look forward to meeting you."
  • Member: Michele November 21, 2009
    BIO: "To get fit and meet new people."
  • Member: Ed Devereaux November 21, 2009
    BIO: "I used to spend hours Volksmarching in Germany and miss walking with like minded people. Plus I love to "
  • Member: Yvette November 20, 2009
    BIO: "I need the exercise and I love hiking and seeing nature."
  • Member: Pankaj November 20, 2009
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  • Discussion: Horine Exploration Thursday Night November 20, 2009
    I really enjoy these late afternoon strolls.To begin with, the weather was perfect. Cool 50s with some clouds, but they parted at the end of the night for a decent sunset. We explored the obstacle course area above the Blue Trail as well as l...Join this discussion.
  • Photos: Late Afternoon Horine Exploration November 20, 2009
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