With a Sunny sky, and Well above average temperatures, Bill Gilmour led 27 hikers in the Cedar Creek wonders hike. We met at New Simpson Hill School, and then moved to the trailhead on Gum Springs Road. We again, had probably 5-6 new hikers, and then several who we had not seen in almost 2 years. Hikers were from Eddyville to almost Effingham, IL. We saw highlights such as the Easter waterfall, and then the Easter Basket Arch, and ate lunch at John D. Falls along with a Banded water snake who sunned itself on a log, all while we ate lunch and then took our group picture. We moved on down the trail, crossing creeks several times. Many did have to backtrack, at one point, because a creek was flowing just a bit too deep and fast, before the “Buffalo on the Rock” area. Several did go back to find the “Buffalo”. We covered just over 6 miles.

Next weeks’ hike is at Millstone Bluff, led by Mark Motsinger, with a large portion of the hike off the trails at Millstone Bluff.

Just a reminder, to any/all of your friends who are interested in hiking with us, be sure to tell them about our ‘online’ home, at www.rivertorivertrail.net, and to find the box to enter their email, to receive any notices and hike updates.

See ya ‘out on the trail”.