Tue, Nov 18 2025 - Island Ford CRNRA (View Original Event Details) Trip Leader(s): Drew W Participants: Memphis Russ, Vicki piedmont, Drew W, Barbara, Marge R, Suzanne, Dawn B, Yvonne, Robbie, Dan R, Joyce T., Cheryl W, Marina, Larry S

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14 members participated on our hike at Island Ford this morning. Everyone was ready for a fun hike, and I think we managed it. We saw a large buck with big antlers during the hike, and I got a big surprise when a squirrel fell out of a tree and onto my shoulder. l don't know which of us was more shocked, but he took off across the creek and up another tree. 

We covered 6.4 miles with 617 feet of elevation in 2:37 including and extended bathroom break at the visitor center. 

We welcomed Cheryl on her 7th AOC hike. I hope she enjoyed it and will come on many more hikes in the future.

A special thank you to Joyce for sharing the great photos she took on the hike. You can view them by clicking on the Album icon at above right.