Yesterday (Aug 11, 2013) we had a very good turnout for our hike and kayak.  13 hikers and 12 boaters joined Springwater Trails to enjoy the water and forests of Hemlock Lake.  Some hikers walked down the steep Bald Hill from Route 15A to the lake along one of the many gullies that carry the rainwater to the lake.  We passed two waterfalls and walked beneath large Hemlock trees.  Although the hike required our attention on the steep grades and getting over the logs across our trail, the peacefulness of the woods made for a very good hike.  Once we reached the shoreline, we could see the fleet of kayaks and canoes that traveled from the north boat launch along both shores of the lake.  The sun was out and the water was clear, making for a nearly perfect day for boating.  Meanwhile, the naturalists explored the Hemlock outlet.  Gene reports they stopped for a trail-side blackberry snack.