A herd of TrailBlazers (we lost count at 70 plus!) headed up to Devil’s Den to launch our 11th hiking season with a little hiking and a lot of eating. In a departure from club tradition that dictates that the season’s beginning and ending hikes at the park must be trekked in high temps with dripping humidity and damp clothing, this time we actually had a cool fall day that is much better for hiking. The only fly in the ointment was that the park is bone dry with no water flowing over the dam or waterfalls. We had a great turnout with regulars, newcomers, and old friends we haven’t see in a while. 

As usual, we broke up in different groups with some choosing the Devil’s Den trail, others with good knees scrambling down into the crevices on an offshoot trail on the Den trail, and a third contingent hoofing up the Yellow Rock Trail to enjoy the view of Lee Creek Valley. . 

As usual, we had lots to eat with hot dogs, munchies, salads, desserts and what have you, and we managed to make great inroads into everything. TrailBlazers are very good about showing our appreciation for all the goodies by chowing down. 

Come join us next week for our hike on Mt. Magazine!