52 in the year of 52 --- #hike6

3 hours of hiking, some sunshine, some snowfall, a clumsy fall and lots of alone time to think. 

Could I be able to hike 3 1/2 miles per hour? Maybe...

What did today's hike teach me? 

-Always bring a paper map...don't rely solely on my phone map!

-Learn what all the different trail signs mean

-Stay aware of my surroundings

-Appreciate the views! 

I started using different hiking trail apps --- all trails and hiking project. Both apps seem good but neither mentioned I had to pay $10 to to enter this preserve. 

Ward Pound Ridge 

I parked at Michigan Road parking lot. Started my hike around 10am at Trail Junction 70 followed the red/yellow to TJ 10 followed the orange trail to 13 then to 15, followed blue trail to TJ 17 then to 58 picked up white RT at 48 to 59 to 39 then red/green back to my start via JTs 34, 30 31 and 54..

3 hrs

I will be back for sure! 

Zoom in, so many options! 

In the beginning! Junction 70

Heading up and down Blue trail

Catching a flake or two on the white RT trail...

Taking a break...near the end...I was gassed! 

Definitely gonna deserve a super bowl splurge! 😜