Here are a few images from Hike Four. We hiked a reversed hike in April due to the parking situation at Heidelberg. We covered 35+ miles for the weekend and had the chance to enjoy a pleasant stay at Logo Linda. Hike Four offered Teams Boone, Sheltowee, Trace, and Turtle over three weekends.
The hikes saw every imaginable kind of weather. Snow, sleet, heat, sun, clouds, rain, high water, wind, hail, and about everything in between over the three weekends but there were still smiles. There were a few minor issues with dogs, but the new drop-off point on Cressmont Road helped hikers avoid the worst of them.
In all, Hike Four offered a little bit of everything, but the most essential part of Hike Four was the opportunity to walk, talk, and make new friends or just strengthen the relationships that the trail is building. Most importantly, we go the worst of the road hikes completed- the Heidelburg “Death March” is finished, and we survived. I look forward to seeing everyone in Hike Five.
A short video of what most Team Boone hikers experienced- wind, rain, snow, and sleet.
Here are a few photos from all three weekends of Hike Four:
“In the early morning rain…”New friends at Lago.Sunshine in Heidelberg.Saturday night encouragement to speed up.The Big Sturgeon Creek mural.Off to the races.Rain and snow on Highway 399.Open fields at the top of Heidelberg Hill.Crossing the North Fork of the Kentucky River.Walking in the rain at Cressmont.A van ride to Levi Todd Road.A rest at the Heidelberg Pentecostal Church.A nice view at Bear Track.Resting after crossing Sinking Creek.Photographing the most photographed house.Field camping at Lago.Supper and rest at Lago Linda.The other side of the tracks at Heidelburg.Oil rigs at Hollerwood Park.Lots of wildflowers in bloom.New friends who hiked with me.New drop point and instructions.Air conditioning and cold drinks at Lago Linda Cafe.Hiking Cressmont Road along Sturgeon Creek.Sunday sunrise at New Virginia Ridge.“Steve Talk” and brownies.Fun times in the Limestone Crawl.Resting beside Highway 399 after climbing Heidelberg Hill.Lady Slippers in bloom.Crossing a cold Sinking Creek.Rest before the Heidelberg Hill.Bookie in the Limestone Crawl.Hiking through Sinking Creek.None of our hikes are possible without great volunteers who maintain the path we walk. Thank you for preparing the trail for Hike Five.
Rest and relax- Hike Five is just around the corner. See everyone in May.
Bookie on the Trail 