Juniper Prairie Wilderness 9/26-9/28/08

[JaxHiker]

Just got back from a weekend hike through Juniper. The storms really did a number on the trail. I think I spent more time hurdling and crawling under debris than I did walking. Water sources were abundant but there were only two sections I remember where the trail itself was flooded. Somehow I managed to keep dry though. Only saw one bear. :)

If I can figure out how to share my photobucket album I'll post the pics. :-?

[BumpJumper]

Jax, I am back with the living now so I want to start hiking. Name it!

[JaxHiker]

Roger that. October is full every weekend but let's see how Nov/Dec play out if you're up for that.

[JaxHiker]

Ok, I gave up on photobucket. Here's my flickr gallery (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31072921@N08/sets/72157607640100316/).

[Gray Blazer]

Nice pics.

[BumpJumper]

Yes Jax. Nice. But who was the "shadow Man"?:D

[JaxHiker]

Thx for the kudos. Only the Shadow knows. Actually, I just wanted everyone to know what I look like.

[BumpJumper]

:bse Well, I gotta say, scared the bezibbies out of me!!!!!!:D

[GeneralLee10]

I hiked the short piece from Clearwater Lake to Alexander Springs (10mi+/-) two weekends ago. I was shocked at how many trees down not to mention the Pine tree I had to climb trough the whole tree was down on trail S. of Duck pond I can say about 40 percent of that section is over grown and 1 bridge needs to be fixed. Do not take this as a complaint just was more like work than enjoyment. Does anyone group up to do maintenance in this area? If not maybe some that live close by can help would be a really nice trail in winter times if trimmed up some.

[JaxHiker]

Juniper was an incredible workout. There were big sections where walking wasn't an option. You were either hurdling over debris or crawling under it with no option to walk around. F Troop is working on Juniper Nov 8-15th but I don't know what section(s).



Paddle in to the heart of the Juniper Wilderness for a week of backcountry camping and trail work. We’ll float down the Juniper Springs Run with enough tools and supplies to spend 5 days out on the trail. It’s a Wilderness area, so no power tools allowed. The crosscut saws will be tuned up and the axes sharpened for this one. This project will be hosted by the Halifax-St Johns Chapter. Camping will be primitive and all of the equipment will be brought in your canoe. Training will include Wilderness Leave No Trace practices and Traditional Tools.
I didn't see any way to paddle near where we saw the bad spots.