Another hike with Susie, this time the
Griggs Preserve in Newcastle. You can tell it's mud season by the excitingly deep, swervy ruts on the road leading in... but the woods were mostly dry, save for a well-marked bog and two springs.
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| Snake! |
It felt like spring! Warm sun and blue sky filtered through the trees. There were critters about; one indeterminate mammal near the Porcupine Den, and a few tiny snakes warming themselves in a sunny patch on the forest floor.
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| The Autobahn |
Exhibiting poor leadership skills, I managed to lose the simple trail a few times, usually while talking. In my defense, the trail has grown over in a few places and some of the white blazes are worn off the trees. This is an SVCA property and I have no doubt they'll be tending to it in an orderly fashion soon.
It was a relief after our wanderings to see a stretch of straight, sunny path near the end. We called it The Autobahn.
The Griggs Preserve trails traverse mixed deciduous and coniferous forests along the tidal portion of the Sheepscot River with views across the railroad tracks to salt marshes. 1.5 miles.
Next hike: Bass Falls Trails, Alna, Wednesday, 2pm.
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