Thu, May 1 2025 - Thursday Morning Semi-Fitness Hike at Island Ford (View Original Event Details) Trip Leader(s): Joyce T. Participants: Joyce T., Suzanne, Memphis Russ, Marge R, Lee W, Mary Jane, Dawn B, Laura, George B, Marina, Allan S, Luanne J, Scott W, Allison T, Ross K

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A muggy but fine day for our hike today. Thankfully, the rain that passed through this morning stopped minutes before we gathered in the parking lot, but the leaves deipped on us throughout the hike. No complaints.

Allan and Dawn had another tie up the warmup hill. Congratulations, you two!

We passed several friends on the trail, David V. and Bob G. got stuck on the waitlist, but hiked anyway, starting at a different parking lot. We also saw Judy B. on the trail. Always so nice to see folks we know as we hike.

Nice to see Scott back with us today, and Allison, who's not been on one of my hikes for a while, and Luanne, who was on just her 7th AOC hike today.

We saw a beautiful luna moth beside the trail. It was fluttering, but obviously not well. So sad to see such a beautiful insect injured. Russ got a good photo of the moth which he added to the album.

Lee took a bunch of great photos of our hike from the meadow to the AllTrails tracking at the end. His photos are always appreciated. ~ Joyce