Sunday, February 10, 2019
Hike At Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve (A Repost)
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
Thursday, January 10, 2019
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.
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Today’s Joke::
And yet we joke about it……….
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