Mon, Jun 30 2025 - Monday Morning at Sope Creek (Paper Mill Entrance) (View Original Event Details) Trip Leader(s): Joyce T. Participants: Joyce T., Suzanne, Mike C, Dawn B, Marianna, Harry M, Lee W, Diane O, Vicki piedmont, Scott W, Jan T, Jeff M, Mary H, Neil, Jennifer W

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It felt good to get back to hiking after being away for a week. What a great group to be with today - - good friends and two newbies - - one brand new! Welcome to the AOC, Diane, and welcome to your 5th hike, Vicki. I hope to see a lot more of you two on future hikes.

Our route today was a "make it up as you go" trek, during which we stayed in the Sope Creek unit and made sure to be going in the opposite direction of bikes when we were on the biking trails; however, we didn't have a single biker to step aside for today. Quite unusual.

We skipped the ruins since everyone was familiar with Sope Creek, and stuck to some of the less familiar trails.

The memory card in my camera was damaged, so I didn't take too many photos today. I much prefer my camera to my phone. Thanks to Lee for adding a few items and Harry for his great spider shot. Mike added many nice photos to the album as well.
~ Joyce