Hike At Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve (A Repost)

Another virtual hike at “My Quality Time.”

Middle top of Google earth view: The most spectacular feature at Christmas Rocks is the scenic vista from the top of the formation known as Jacob’s Ladder.

Orange: Jacobs Ladder Trail. The “r” in the word Ladder is about the top of the formation.

 
Start of the trail. The southerly loop has one climb called climbing Jacobs Ladder. It is not for the faint of heart but is worth the climb. The top holds a wonderful view of the entire valley. The entrance to Christmas Rocks is along a gravel access road.



At this point the trail veers right into the woods.

looking back at the barn..
Kiwanis building on the hill. Don’t know if it is still used or what.
 

Above photo: Arney Run is in the Streams category for Fairfield County in the state of Ohio. Arney Run is displayed on the Clearport USGS quad topo map. The approximate elevation is 820 feet (250 meters) above sea level.


Getting ready to start the Jacobs ladder loop trail.

The Jacobs Ladder rock formation sits about 200 feet above Arney Run. I would guess the rock formation itself is 60 to 70 feet tall.
 

Steepest part of trail. Stopped and took a break on the way up.

The top of that rock formation is where we are headed. this is a typical Hocking Hills Blackhand sandstone outcropping.

Just about there…

The top… Yea……



Then the clouds came in to make for a little drama.


Read about Christmas Rocks at Moderately Active Ohio….. Time to head back down..

Some top hikes in Ohio:
1. The 2-mile loop at Mill Creek Park in Youngstown
2. Lamping Homestead Trail in Graysville
3. Ash Cave at Hocking Hills State Park
4. Gorge Trail Metropark in Cuyahoga Falls
5. Lake Trail at Clear Creek Metropark in Franklin County
6. Monroe Overlook Trail at Wayne National Forest
7. Quail Hollow State Park Trail in Hartville
8. Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve in Lancaster

Coming down was a lot easier than going up.



Heading back to the truck and heading home. Was a great hike. The temp was mid 40’s and I didn’t meet another sole on the trail.
The sun comes out when the hike is over… Go figure………..
Not to bad for an “old man”
Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve & the Jacobs Ladder Trail

Technorati Tags: Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve,Jacobs Ladder Trail,hiking,wandering,Ohio

Central Ohio Fire Museum & Learning Center & More

LIVE IN THE DAY LIVE IN THE DAY LIVE IN THE DAY LIVE IN THE DAY OR NOT

Forget all the reasons it Won’t work and believe the one reason it will…. Love,compassion,and kindness are the anchors of life….. A good goal should scare you a little and excite you a lot….

 Knock Knock. Who’s there? Little old lady. Little old lady who? I didn’t know you could yodel.

The Photo Corner:::

 Central Ohio Fire Museum & Learning Center. Museum No. 16 Engine House 260 N. Fourth St..Columbus, Ohio.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Test of steel prototype for border wall showed it could be sawed through.

A photo exclusively obtained by NBC News shows the results of the test after experts from the Marine Corps were instructed to attempt to destroy the barriers with common tools. READ MORE

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Today’s Joke::

And yet we joke about it……….

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Samuel L. Jackson opens up about his past crack addiction: 'It made me f**king crazy' READ MORE

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Huge Huge increase of imported Cordless Reciprocating Saws by Mexico. FAKE NEWS FAKE NEWS……….. At any rate Have a Great Quality Time Day.

Technorati Tags: Central Ohio Fire Museum & Learning Center,WALL,ADDICTION

Owning a mistake is greater than faking perfection

DISNEY WORLD DISNEY WORLD DISNEY WORLD WORLD DISNEY  WORLD
KNOCK KNOCK.
Who’s there? Saul.  Saul who? Saul there is; ain’t no more.
Photo Corner:




Walt Disney World…. Great place to visit (especially in the winter.)
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Joke Of The Day::  Three pilots died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. 'In honor of this holy season' Saint Peter said, 'You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven. 'The Army helicopter pilot thumbed through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on. 'It's a candle', he said .'It did make light; you may pass through the pearly
gates' Saint Peter said The Navy C-2 pilot reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys. He shook them and said, 'They're bells. 'Saint Peter said, 'they had a ring to them, you may pass through the pearly gates'. The Air Force fighter pilot started searching desperately through his pockets and finally pulled out a pair of women's panties..St. Peter looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and asked, 'And just what do those symbolize? 'He replied, 'These are Carols.'
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 Owning a mistake is greater than faking perfection……… It takes both the sun and the rain to make a beautiful rainbow……….Make today so awesome that yesterday gets jealous..
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 Drug addiction is a serious epidemic, why don't we treat it like one? Those  suffering with addiction are unfairly persecuted by the stigma against the disease, a stigma that is sewn heavily with misinformation. To this day, it is still treated as a personal failure despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. READ MORE
………………………………………………………………….
If you get a Round Tuit leave a comment. At any rate have a great Quality Time Day…

Technorati Tags: DISNEY WORLD,JOKE,ADDICTION