I am pleased to report that all family members enjoyed today’s hike. We gave fair warning that we would leave before 9:00 AM this morning for today’s adventure. Half-hearted grumbles rolled across the living room, which translates to Chris and me as, “Sounds great! It’s a plan!”
After my morning coffee and a soak in the hot tub, I opened the door to the lair and roused the slumbering teens. With minimal protest and not-so-sullen looks, we actually managed to pull out of the driveway at 8:45! Success!
We popped into the bakery in Woodstock we had been eyeing since our first foray into town. I cheerfully suggested we split a few pastries and was roundly scoffed at. A morning bun, chocolate croissant, and two apple chaussons later, we were only about 15 minutes from the trailhead at Wolf Gap. We opted for the 5 mile out-and-back that takes you to Tibbet Knob.
This ranked up there with some of my favorites. Since the trail begins a good part of the way up the mountain, you don’t have to hike far before beautiful views greet you around every bend. The climb was moderate and meandered among moss-covered rocks.
As we reached the ridgeline, light snow dusted the mountainside and wind whipped around us as we looked out over the valley. Edwin Facetimed Nana to present her with the view, and Maxine recorded videos to share with her friends. Chris admired the campsites at the top of the mountain and made a mental note to get us back here with his lightweight camping gear. Fun was had by all.
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