Winter in the Canadice Outlet is somewhat different than other times of the year. The hunters, bears, deer and other animals are taking a winter rest, and the quiet snow covered isolated state forest provides a peaceful setting. Ice and snow cover the creek waters and icicles provide unique photographic opportunities. This week’s hike will get us up close and personal with the creek and surrounding steep gullies that provide a channel for transferring the water reservoirs of Canadice Lake into Hemlock Lake.
We will meet at 5107 Old Bald Hill Road, Hemlock at 1:45. Please park along the road unless you have 4-wheel drive as driveway conditions may be difficult. We will start our hike promptly at 2:00. All 3 levels of hikers will start together, then break off at different locations. Climbers and tourists can expect a difficult terrain of up and down gullies into the creek bed. Naturalists can expect a slight hill coming back up to our start location. Given weather conditions snowshoes are optional. Clamp ons, treks and warm winter hats, gloves and clothes a must.
After hike social will be at Pam’s house. Please bring a warm winter dish to pass and your own drink. Pam’s daughter’s kittens will entertain you and hope you will take one home!
Note from the editor: Pam has collected many nice winter pictures. You can see more details if you click on the picture to enlarge it.
Prudence suggests an extra pair of socks and shoes, in case your up-close and personal relationship with the creek results in a soaker! Much more comfortable for the social and drive home with dry socks and shoes. (These are suggested standard equipment to keep in you car for colder weather season hikes, well most any hike actually.) — Please, can we get a snow conditions update post on Saturday night or first thing Sunday morning for discerning whether it will be Snowshoe conditions or Trail Crampon conditions for this hike? Looks to be a great hike experience, … Thank Yous go out to the Hike Planner!