Christmas plan for this year was a major blooper. With the long weekend and everybody off work, we had initially planned to head down south to Covelong. The sisters and I would take on surfing classes while my in-laws and Shasta would have some down-time by the beach. We’d scoped out Sea la vie, as a decent place to stay during the three days there and confirmed they had sufficient C-19 measures in place. ...
A beautiful hike up north on the Appalachian Trail towards Washington Monument. With a slowly rising dense fog and absolutely nobody else for company almost all through the hike, this 6ish mile out and back loop was just what we needed on a Sunday morning. The monument was a wonderful step-back in time and reminded me of the multitude of forts back in the Sahyadris. Garmin Connect GPX ...
A beautiful climb up Maryland Heights and some great views off the cliff overlooking Harpers Ferry. Our first hike in WV! Fabulous weather and Patapsco was shimmering all along. Brought Appa here a few days later and he was able to walk all across the bridge and over to the other side of the river. Garmin Connect GPX ...
One of those really good hikes! With a total 3000+ ft elevation gain and close to a mile of rock scrambling to the top, this one is set to remain one of my favorites. Garmin Connect GPX ...
With a lean path winding along the Patapsco river, this trail was quite different from the others around in this region. Kids had a great time around in the water just before we closed out the loop and finished the hike. [gallery size=“large” ids=“8380,8381,8382,8383,8384,8385,8386,8387,8388,8389,8390,8391”] Garmin Connect GPX
Gloomy weather, impending rain and breezy forecast - Great way to kick off the weekend with a short hike. Meena didn’t get to see the falls last time we were on this trail. So we decided to head back here with Shasta in the carrier. Made it back home just in time before the thunder-storms kicked in. [gallery size=“large” ids=“8376,8377,8375,8371,8372,8373,8374”]
One of those trails with a splendid combination of river, streams, tunnels, rail-line, good elevation profile and lots of rocks! Kids absolutely loved it! [gallery size=“large” ids=“8368,8367,8366,8365,8364,8363,8362,8361,8360,8359,8356,8355,8354”] Garmin Connect GPX
The trail we actually planned for had no parking spots left. Chanced upon Soapstone as we were driving back. A good 5mile loop with a decent elevation profile. [gallery size=“large” columns=“2” ids=“8351,8350,8349”] Garmin connect GPX
Took Appa out for a stroll. Shasta enjoyed a good bunch bobbling around the streams. [gallery size=“large” ids=“8344,8345,8346”]
A good 2.5 mile long drive within the Patapsco state park gets you to the start point of this trail. A small climb up the hills and amidst thick foliage winds over and gets you to Cascade falls. Great weather and wonderful streams! [gallery size=“medium” ids=“8331,8332,8333,8334,8335,8336,8337,8338,8339”] Garmin Connect GPX