Thu, Jul 30 2026 - Thursday Morning Semi-Fitness Hike at Island Ford (View Original Event Details) Trip Leader(s): Joyce T. Participants: Joyce T., Van M, George B, Maurice P, Jeff M, Lyn S, Marianna, James H., Gloria Colley, Drew W, John V, Dawn B, Lee W, Claire D., Paul M

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Wanting to try yet another new route around the park, I opted to skip the warmup hill to make sure we would finish the hike in 2 hours. Today's route included the lollipop trail, and with our brisk pace, we covered about 5.5 miles in 2 hours (including several water breaks). This great group of vets handled the terrain and the pace with no problem, and nary a whimper nor whine from anyone.

Sadly, Maurice went back to his car to put up his parking pass just a minute after we started, but that was enough time for us to get out of sight so that he made a wrong turn and ended up doing what we normally do . . . the warmup hill. He got to the parking lot soon after we finished, so he did quite a workout after all.

So far, I've taken 4 different routes around the park, each one 5-5.7 miles. I'm very happy with the new trails.

Thanks to Lee for the photos he added to the album! ~ Joyce