Monday, January 18, 2010

HOCKING HILLS WINTER HIKE FOR (MY WORLD)

my world Tuesday A MY WORLD POST

     The Winter Hike ( 45th ) in the Hocking Hills (about 30 minutes from Lancaster,Ohio) took place on Saturday Jan. 16th 2010 and consisted of a 6-mile trek from Old Man’s Cave to Ash Cave. At the mid point of the hike a stop at CEDAR FALLS. We were served bean soup,cornbread,and hot chocolate by the Logan Ohio Kiwanis Club. (THANKS)

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( NEXT YEAR I’LL EXERCISE TO GET READY FOR A SIX MILE HIKE  “DUH” )

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Bottom left photo from left to right John,Joe,and Roy (Big bean soup eaters) LOL

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We got started about 9:00 am and the temp. was in the mid 30’s not bad. One more photo for this post but I promise there will be more

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100_5812 Joe Todd from the Bean Soup Line saying “”Thanks for stopping by”

EARLIER HIKE IN SAME AREA CLICK

YOUTUBE HIKE MOUNT PLEASANT CLICK

YOUTUBE HIKE HAUNTED ZALESKI CLICK

25 comments:

Girl Tornado said...

I've been to the Hocking Hills several times and I love that area Joe! I would love to do the winter hike, but I tend not to stay outside in cold temps as much these days. Yep, I'm quite a sissy as I age. LOL I would have needed buckets of that hot chocolate.

Now I could probably do a hike along the beach with SMB...

FYI, I mentioned you in my newest blog post with a linkback to your blog. :-)

Small City Scenes said...

Nowthat is quite a winter hike. 5000+ peaople yes that is a lot of footsteps.
The beauty of the area is absolutely awesome.
Bean soup sounds good too. MB

John B said...

It was about a perfect day day for the hike. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Should have been there last year lol

Quilt Works said...

Sounds like a neat hike! There is something about eating outside that makes taste so delicious! And surprisingly, it does not look like you have all that much snow - I see bear ground here and there!

Sylvia K said...

Oh, how beautiful, Joe! And what a fun hike! And, yes, I love eating outside, too! Terrific photos! Love the frozen water fall! Have a wonderful week!

Sylvia

Jim said...

Very interesting.Great shots.
Sydney - City and Suburbs

Anonymous said...

This is such an awesome place to hike in winter.

Coffeedoff said...

Looks like a great place to hike!

Yes, I joined post crossing about 3 months ago have sent and received 20 postcards so far. I love it!

eileeninmd said...

I do not think I have ever seen that many people hiking at one time. Is that a record or what?

Anonymous said...

Looks like a very popular hike. Must be fun walking with so many people. The scenery is awsome.

June said...

What a spectacular place to hike!

I'm guessin' the bean soup came at the end of the hike and not the beginning. ;-)

Anonymous said...

I love those day hikes. Great photos!

DoanLegacy said...

Sounds like a fun event, and your pictures are wonderful!

SandyCarlson said...

I enjoyed this. Nearby we have the Leatherman's Cave. His story is similar to your guy's cave. Very interesting.

Great post.

wenn said...

wow, it must be real fun!

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Joe: Wonderful look at the Winter park, our Ohio mid January thaw doesn't look like it effected the woods as much as the yards. Those are wonderful photos.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Wow---that is totally awesome, Joe. Did you make it the entire six miles??? That's a long hike --in snow especially. If you did make it, I'll bet you found some aches and pains you had not had before.... ha

Great pictures... Love the icicles and the icy waterfall/cascades... WOW!!!
Betsy

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Wow! I don't think I could hike six miles in weather like that -- maybe in the spring. That's a lot of people doing it too. You guys are tough there in the Hocking Hills area ;>)

Rajesh said...

Wonderful place for hiking. Beautiful.

Reader Wil said...

Thank you for taking us on that beautiful hike! In the snow it must have been great and beansoup is a real bonus.
Thanks for your visit, Joe! Some burglars are stupid, aren't they?!

Oman said...

truly wonderful images. another place wandered. thanks for sharing these amazing shots.

Lona said...

Hope you enjoyed the hike Joe. the warm up made it pleasant and still left some beautiful ice formations. You got some great pictures.

Unknown said...

I remember Hocking Hills! I love the last photo of the falls. You brought back some great memories. Thanks Joe!

Cheers!
Julie
Julie Magers Soulen Photography
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TONY LETTS said...

Looks like you had a fun time!

Serena said...

That place looks amazing. Going on a winter hike there will be a unique experience. It is not everyday that you will see a frozen waterfall.

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