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How long are the hikes?
Most hikes are usually 2-8 miles in length. After meeting at the trailhead, we'll generally begin hiking by 10am. We usually maintain about a 3 mph hiking average with breaks for lunch and snacks or viewing any interesting geology, flora or fauna. We'll generally be done between 2-3 hours after start time. Hiking plans, including the estimated distance, will be announced via our mail list each month.
Do I need to be in good shape to hike?
If you jog or walk during the week you should be able to handle our hikes with no problem. If you're sedentary most of the week, expect to be tired and maybe sore by the end of the day or on the following day. Many of our regular hikers were worn out the first time they hiked with us, but after several hike found their level of fitness had greatly increased.Drinking plenty of water and eating during the hike will help to keep your energy up and prevent soreness.If you're unsure of your fitness, you can join us on one of our occasional shorter hikes.
Where do we meet?
We will announce the trailhead we'll start from and if you're familiar with the area you can meet us there. Directions will be given during the electronic mailings along with a trail map.
What should I bring?
Please see our What to Pack page.
Will you still hike if it's raining/snowing/etc?
Yes, we'll still hike even if it's raining, snowing, sleeting, or sunny. If you're properly attired, then you can still have an enjoyable hike. The only time we've cancelled a hike was due to a forecast of Lightening.

Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are allowed on our hikes provided they are well behaved and under control. Some of the locations we hike at require dogs to be leashed.
What about poison ivy?
Poison Ivy is found in the woods we frequent. If you're allergic, consider wearing long pants and/or using a product like Ivy Block. Learn to identify poison ivy, please ask other hikers to point it out for you. Avoiding the plant is the best way to remain itch free. Poison Ivy Website: www.poisonivy.aesir.com
Does the group ever backpack?
While some of our regular hikers do backpack, the group functions mostly as a hiking club. You may find backpacking partners by coming on our hikes, and occasionally someone will plan a trip and announce it via our mail list.A few times a year we'll plan weekend trips that require car camping. For example, we may leave Friday after work and drive to our location, camp that night and hike the next day.

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How long are the hikes?

Most hikes are usually 2-8 miles in length. After meeting at the trailhead, we'll generally begin hiking by 10am. We usually maintain about a 3 mph hiking average with breaks for lunch and snacks or viewing any interesting geology, flora or fauna. We'll generally be done between 2-3 hours after start time. Hiking plans, including the estimated distance, will be announced via our mail list each month.

Do I need to be in good shape to hike?

If you jog or walk during the week you should be able to handle our hikes with no problem. If you're sedentary most of the week, expect to be tired and maybe sore by the end of the day or on the following day. Many of our regular hikers were worn out the first time they hiked with us, but after several hike found their level of fitness had greatly increased.Drinking plenty of water and eating during the hike will help to keep your energy up and prevent soreness.If you're unsure of your fitness, you can join us on one of our occasional shorter hikes.

Where do we meet?

We will announce the trailhead we'll start from and if you're familiar with the area you can meet us there. Directions will be given during the electronic mailings along with a trail map.

What should I bring?

Please see our What to Pack page.

Will you still hike if it's raining/snowing/etc?

Yes, we'll still hike even if it's raining, snowing, sleeting, or sunny. If you're properly attired, then you can still have an enjoyable hike. The only time we've cancelled a hike was due to a forecast of Lightening.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are allowed on our hikes provided they are well behaved and under control. Some of the locations we hike at require dogs to be leashed.

What about poison ivy?

Poison Ivy is found in the woods we frequent. If you're allergic, consider wearing long pants and/or using a product like Ivy Block. Learn to identify poison ivy, please ask other hikers to point it out for you. Avoiding the plant is the best way to remain itch free.
Poison Ivy Website: www.poisonivy.aesir.com

Does the group ever backpack?

While some of our regular hikers do backpack, the group functions mostly as a hiking club. You may find backpacking partners by coming on our hikes, and occasionally someone will plan a trip and announce it via our mail list.A few times a year we'll plan weekend trips that require car camping. For example, we may leave Friday after work and drive to our location, camp that night and hike the next day.

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March 8th hike at Pontiac Lake Recreation area

The Camp Fire USA North Oakland Hiking Club is a nonprofit member-supported organization that promotes a program of hiking adventures to outdoor enthusiasts of all social and economic backgrounds and of all skill levels. This organization is concerned with the environment and believes in conservation.

About Us

We are a group of people who enjoy hiking parks in the surrounding areas of Oakland County . Regular once a month hikes vary in length between two and eight miles. Most of the group range in age from twelve to forty-something. All ages are welcome. Experience ranges from beginner to advanced. Enjoyment ranges from fun to great fun!

About Us
We are a group of people who enjoy hiking parks in the surrounding areas of Oakland County . Regular once a month hikes vary in length between two and eight miles. Most of the group range in age from twelve to forty-something. All ages are welcome. Experience ranges from beginner to advanced. Enjoyment ranges from fun to great fun!

Join Us

$10 membership dues paid on an annual basis! No Meetings! Just come out and hike. Our hiking plans are announced below and each month on our electric mailing. Join our electronic mailing list by sending email to:

barbizelinski@aol.com

Ask for a CFUSA Hiking Club Membership Form to be mailed to you. Members can earn mileage beads and patches!!!

Join Us
$10 membership dues paid on an annual basis! No Meetings! Just come out and hike. Our hiking plans are announced below and each month on our electric mailing. Join our electronic mailing list by sending email to: barbizelinski@aol.com Ask for a CFUSA Hiking Club Membership Form to be mailed to you. Members can earn mileage beads and patches!!!

Hiking Plans

Upcoming Hikes..... Come join us!!!!!!

Saturday, February 28-10 am- Riverbends Park, 22 Mile Rd. between Ryan and Shelby Rd., Shelby Twp.

Saturday, March 14- 10 am- Bear Creek Nature Park, 4393 Collins Rd., Rochester

Previous Hikes:

Sat. Sept. , 10 am -Daunner-Martin, Michigan Nature Association Trail, Fenton.,

Saturday, October 18th, 10 am- Bald Mountain South Unit Red Loop, 1330 Greensheild Rd., Lake Orion

Saturday, August 23, 2008- Independence Oaks. 14 members treked this familar Lakeshore Trail and newly not so familar River Loop Trail. The weather was a beutiful but sticky 86* and sunny.

Saturday, March 8, 2008, 10 am -Pontiac Lake- Teggerdine Rd., Waterford, Moderate, 3 Miles, Beautiful Views of Pontiac Lake, Rolling wooded hills that screen from breezes.

Saturday, February 9, 2008, 10 am - Polly Ann Trail, 10 members hiked through freshly fallen 8 inches of wet snow. We had intended to hike up 2.1 miles, turn around and come back and maybe even hike an addtional mile on the park nature trail... but the snow was so heavy to hike through that we turned around at the 1.5 mile marker, totaling us out at 3.1 miles for the day. We enjoyed trail mix, and bottled water and swapping stories in the parking lot at the end.

Saturday, January 12, 2008,  10 am - Highland Recreation State Park, possible snowshoe hike (depending on amount of snow) 2.0 miles. 5200 East Highland Rd., White Lake. arrive at 9:45 am- Hike begins at 10 am; Hot Cider and donuts provided!!! http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=455&type=SPRK

Saturday, December 8, 2007, 10 am- Independence Oaks County Park, Springlake Trail, 9501 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston. 17 members hiked the 3.25 trail system covering Springlake trail, Ted Gray trail , a bit of Lakeshore and Rockridge trail. It was a beautiful 28* sunny winters day. Park Supervisor Mike Boyd hiked with us and offered some interesting facts on the park.

Saturday, November 17, 2007, 10 am- Indian Springs- Woodland Trail, 3.5 miles, 5200 Indian Trail, White Lake. 8 Members enjoyed the beautiful autumn day over boardwalks and swampy forest. http://www.metroparks.com/parks/pk_indian_springs.php

Saturday, October 27, 2007, 10 am- Bald Mountain North Loop, Graham Lake Trail, 3.6 miles. 16 hikers today! A few newbies which was a welcome delight on this 60* sunny fall sweetest day!

Saturday, September 15, 2007, 10 am-Seven Lakes State Recreation Hike, 14390 Fish Lake Rd., Holly 4 miles, variety of topography and ecosystems form the area Seven Lakes. Trail system criss-cross beside two lakes , a stream, and numerous swamps and low swales. Songbirds, muskrats, beaver, turtles, squirrels, deer, waterfowl, heron and many other species of wild life call these wetlands home. http://www.michigandnr.com/Publications/PDFS/RecreationCamping/sevenlakes_trails.pdf

Saturday, August 25, 2007- Heron Rookery Walk, 10 am, 17 memebrs and a couple ddrop ins, hike the 2.2 mile terrain. One of us even did the loop twice!!! Weather was overcast and 82.

Saturday, July 14, 2007-Orion Oaks County Park, 10 am, 10 members hiked the 5 mile fitness loop on a beautiful summer morning.http://www.oakgov.com/parksrec/assets/docs/orion.pdf

Saturday, June 16, 2007-Riverbend Park & Shadbush Nature Center, Shelby Twp., 13 members (11 regulars plus 2 newbies) hiked a 4.7 mile combo hike.

Saturday/Sunday, May 12 & 13- Holly Recreation Area Hike and Overnight Camp. 22 members off and on throughout the week-end. What a great time! We had 3 seperate hikes throughout the week-end, learned a little about geocaching and a whole lot about each other!!!!

Saturday, April 21, 2007- Hawk Woods Trail, 10 am, 3977 Bald Mountain Rd. Auburn Hills. 14 members hit the trail system at this hidden treasure of a park. It was a beautiful 70 and sunny day. Saw a lot of wildlife awakening for spring. Frogs, toads, snake and a dove.

Sunday, March 18, 2007 -Addison Oaks Hike. 2:00 pm, 15 members met at the day use parking area at Addison Oaks County Park. The weather started out in the high 30s and by the time we completed our 3 miler it was sunny and 45. We traveled part of the hiking trails, the paved path around the perimeter of the park and cut throught the trail back to thethrough the campground and along side of the boat docks then circling back to the parking lot. We took this picture at the cottages that are for rent.

Saturday, January 20, 2007- Paint Creek Trail . 10 am, 13 members met at Royal Oak Archers Parking Lot. We hiked 2.5 mile into Lake Orion, had a nice breakfast or lunch at Seros and then hiked back to our vehicles making the total 5.0 miles on this beautiful winters day.

Saturday, December 9th, 2006 - Bloomer Park Hike - 10 am, 375 John R. Rd., Rochester Hills, explore floodplains of the Clinton River in this Rochester park. 16 members enjoyed our Holiday Hike and celebration for this unique combo trail. 2.7 miles, moderate.

Saturday, November 18, 2006- Stoney Creek Nature Hike - 10 am, Nature Study area off 28 Mile Rd. Shelby, 4-5 miles, various terrain. To view the trail map for this hike click on the 'Featured Hike Of The Month' page above.17 Members showed up for this spectacular hike on a beautiful fall morning. The terrain for this hike is the best of everything, wetlands, dense woods and beautiful meadows. We took the Habitat Trail for 2.7 miles, returned to the nature center and was treated to a snake encounter then finished off the day with a hot chili lunch! Great hike.

Saturday, October 21, 2006- Wolcott Mill Metro Park Hike - 10 am, 63841 Wolcott Rd., Ray, MI, 3 miles in historic metropark, woods overlooking river. 7 Members enjoyed this beautiful hike. The scenery was wonderful and the company even better. Saturday, August 19th  BALD MOUNTAIN SOUTH LOOP Greenshield Rd. ., Lake Orion. 10 am. 8 members braved out this rainy day hike. It was a great way to get outdoors on a otherwise wasted morning.

Saturday, September 23rd, 2006- Bear Creek Nature Park, 10 am -4393 Collins Rd., Rochester, 107 acres of rolling hills, open fields, oak forests. 11 registered members started out and picked up 6 additional hikers as we went. Weather looked threatening but held out to a great day, humidity high. Saw several snakes, toads and colors just beginning. Met up with geocaching enthusiasts and inquired about caching ourselves. Goodison Good Tymes event going on same time.

Sunday, Sept 18th, 2006 HAWK WOODS TRAIL 3799 Bald Mountain Rd., Auburn Hills.
6 members hiked the 2 mile trail on a 80* sunny afternoon. View photos on photo link.

Saturday, October 15th, 2006, 10am at Graham Lake Trail , Bald Mountain Recreation Area North Unit Trail,Predmore Rd. Lake Orion. 10 members hiked the 3.6 mile loop in the North Unit of Bald Mountain Recreation Area on a 66* sunny morning. View photos on photo link.

Saturday, November 19th,2006, 10 am at Spring Lake Trail, Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston. 5 members hiked the 3.75 trail system covering Springlake trail, Ted Gray trail , a bit of Lakeshore and Rockridge trail. The weather cooperated leaving us an invigorating 40* and sunny day. NEW photos on photo link!

Sunday, December 11th, 2006 2:00 pm at Drayton Plains Nature Center Trails, 2125 Denby, Waterford . 7 members braved the 20* wintery weather and 8 inches of snow hiking the wooded marsh area and perimeter of the ponds at the Drayton Plains Nature center. New photos are available on the photo link.

Saturday, January 14th,2005 10:00 am Lloyd Stage Nature Center Trails,    6685 Coolidge Hwy. Troy . 7 members enjoyed the beautiful 25* snowy day through the forest, meadow, marsh ponds and stream area of Llyoy Stage Nature Trails.

Saturday, February 25, 2005 10:00 am at Orion Oaks Trails, Baldwin Rd., Orion.7 members braved the snowy, windy 5 mile hike through meadows, forests and our highest altitude of 1088 ft.

Saturday, March 4th, 2005 10:00 am at Indian Springs-Woodland Trail, 5200 Indian Trail, White Lake. 5 members enjoyed the beautiful 39* sunny weather over boardwalks and swampy forest. 3.5 miles.

Saturday, April 8th, 2005 10:00 am at  West Bloomfield Nature Preserve Trail, Arrowhead Rd., off Pontiac Trail Rd., West Bloomfield. 2.2 miles. 8 Members tackled this beautiful hike in 40* sunshine. There was a blanket of blue Scilla flowers, wooded hills and lush pools. We viewed ducks, black squirrels, fox squirrels and a hawk. Elevation 975 feet.

Saturday, May 13th, 2005 10:00 am at Pen-O-Sha Trail, Brighton Recreation Area, Brighton. 5.0 miles. 7 members hiked the 5 mile loop of PenOsha Trail inside Brighton Recreation Area on this 50* rainy morning. The trailhead was a little difficult for some of us to find but after a slight delay we trecked the hilly but beautifil terraine. We spotted morrells, jack in the pulpit, trillium, wild geranium and some beautiful full bloom dogwood trees.

Saturday, June 17-18th, 2005 Waterloo-Pickeney Trail Backpack overnight!!! We began at 10 am Sat., June 17th at the Eddy Discovery Center parking lot inside Waterloo State Park. Our backpack hike took us approximately 6 miles to the Green Lake Campground. We will spend the night Saturday night and hiked back on Sunday.

Saturday, August 25, 2005- Heron Rookery Walk, 10 am, 17 memebrs and a couple drop ins, hike the 2.2 mile terrain. One of us even did the loop twice!!! Weather was overcast and 82*.

Hiking Plans
Upcoming Hikes..... Come join us!!!!!! Saturday, February 28-10 am- Riverbends Park, 22 Mile Rd. between Ryan and Shelby Rd., Shelby Twp. Saturday, March 14- 10 am- Bear Creek Nature Park, 4393 Collins Rd., Rochester Previous Hikes: Sat. Sept. , 10 am -Daunner-Martin, Michigan Nature Association Trail, Fenton., Saturday, October 18th, 10 am- Bald Mountain South Unit Red Loop, 1330 Greensheild Rd., Lake Orion Saturday, August 23, 2008- Independence Oaks. 14 members treked this familar Lakeshore Trail and newly not so familar River Loop Trail. The weather was a beutiful but sticky 86* and sunny. Saturday, March 8, 2008, 10 am -Pontiac Lake- Teggerdine Rd., Waterford, Moderate, 3 Miles, Beautiful Views of Pontiac Lake, Rolling wooded hills that screen from breezes. Saturday, February 9, 2008, 10 am - Polly Ann Trail, 10 members hiked through freshly fallen 8 inches of wet snow. We had intended to hike up 2.1 miles, turn around and come back and maybe even hike an addtional mile on the park nature trail... but the snow was so heavy to hike through that we turned around at the 1.5 mile marker, totaling us out at 3.1 miles for the day. We enjoyed trail mix, and bottled water and swapping stories in the parking lot at the end. Saturday, January 12, 2008, 10 am - Highland Recreation State Park, possible snowshoe hike (depending on amount of snow) 2.0 miles. 5200 East Highland Rd., White Lake. arrive at 9:45 am- Hike begins at 10 am; Hot Cider and donuts provided!!! http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=455&type=SPRK Saturday, December 8, 2007, 10 am- Independence Oaks County Park, Springlake Trail, 9501 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston. 17 members hiked the 3.25 trail system covering Springlake trail, Ted Gray trail , a bit of Lakeshore and Rockridge trail. It was a beautiful 28* sunny winters day. Park Supervisor Mike Boyd hiked with us and offered some interesting facts on the park. Saturday, November 17, 2007, 10 am- Indian Springs- Woodland Trail, 3.5 miles, 5200 Indian Trail, White Lake. 8 Members enjoyed the beautiful autumn day over boardwalks and swampy forest. http://www.metroparks.com/parks/pk_indian_springs.php Saturday, October 27, 2007, 10 am- Bald Mountain North Loop, Graham Lake Trail, 3.6 miles. 16 hikers today! A few newbies which was a welcome delight on this 60* sunny fall sweetest day! Saturday, September 15, 2007, 10 am-Seven Lakes State Recreation Hike, 14390 Fish Lake Rd., Holly 4 miles, variety of topography and ecosystems form the area Seven Lakes. Trail system criss-cross beside two lakes , a stream, and numerous swamps and low swales. Songbirds, muskrats, beaver, turtles, squirrels, deer, waterfowl, heron and many other species of wild life call these wetlands home. http://www.michigandnr.com/Publications/PDFS/RecreationCamping/sevenlakes_trails.pdf Saturday, August 25, 2007- Heron Rookery Walk, 10 am, 17 memebrs and a couple ddrop ins, hike the 2.2 mile terrain. One of us even did the loop twice!!! Weather was overcast and 82. Saturday, July 14, 2007-Orion Oaks County Park, 10 am, 10 members hiked the 5 mile fitness loop on a beautiful summer morning.http://www.oakgov.com/parksrec/assets/docs/orion.pdf Saturday, June 16, 2007-Riverbend Park & Shadbush Nature Center, Shelby Twp., 13 members (11 regulars plus 2 newbies) hiked a 4.7 mile combo hike. Saturday/Sunday, May 12 & 13- Holly Recreation Area Hike and Overnight Camp. 22 members off and on throughout the week-end. What a great time! We had 3 seperate hikes throughout the week-end, learned a little about geocaching and a whole lot about each other!!!! Saturday, April 21, 2007- Hawk Woods Trail, 10 am, 3977 Bald Mountain Rd. Auburn Hills. 14 members hit the trail system at this hidden treasure of a park. It was a beautiful 70 and sunny day. Saw a lot of wildlife awakening for spring. Frogs, toads, snake and a dove. Sunday, March 18, 2007 -Addison Oaks Hike. 2:00 pm, 15 members met at the day use parking area at Addison Oaks County Park. The weather started out in the high 30s and by the time we completed our 3 miler it was sunny and 45. We traveled part of the hiking trails, the paved path around the perimeter of the park and cut throught the trail back to thethrough the campground and along side of the boat docks then circling back to the parking lot. We took this picture at the cottages that are for rent. Saturday, January 20, 2007- Paint Creek Trail . 10 am, 13 members met at Royal Oak Archers Parking Lot. We hiked 2.5 mile into Lake Orion, had a nice breakfast or lunch at Seros and then hiked back to our vehicles making the total 5.0 miles on this beautiful winters day. Saturday, December 9th, 2006 - Bloomer Park Hike - 10 am, 375 John R. Rd., Rochester Hills, explore floodplains of the Clinton River in this Rochester park. 16 members enjoyed our Holiday Hike and celebration for this unique combo trail. 2.7 miles, moderate. Saturday, November 18, 2006- Stoney Creek Nature Hike - 10 am, Nature Study area off 28 Mile Rd. Shelby, 4-5 miles, various terrain. To view the trail map for this hike click on the 'Featured Hike Of The Month' page above.17 Members showed up for this spectacular hike on a beautiful fall morning. The terrain for this hike is the best of everything, wetlands, dense woods and beautiful meadows. We took the Habitat Trail for 2.7 miles, returned to the nature center and was treated to a snake encounter then finished off the day with a hot chili lunch! Great hike. Saturday, October 21, 2006- Wolcott Mill Metro Park Hike - 10 am, 63841 Wolcott Rd., Ray, MI, 3 miles in historic metropark, woods overlooking river. 7 Members enjoyed this beautiful hike. The scenery was wonderful and the company even better. Saturday, August 19th BALD MOUNTAIN SOUTH LOOP Greenshield Rd. ., Lake Orion. 10 am. 8 members braved out this rainy day hike. It was a great way to get outdoors on a otherwise wasted morning. Saturday, September 23rd, 2006- Bear Creek Nature Park, 10 am -4393 Collins Rd., Rochester, 107 acres of rolling hills, open fields, oak forests. 11 registered members started out and picked up 6 additional hikers as we went. Weather looked threatening but held out to a great day, humidity high. Saw several snakes, toads and colors just beginning. Met up with geocaching enthusiasts and inquired about caching ourselves. Goodison Good Tymes event going on same time. Sunday, Sept 18th, 2006 HAWK WOODS TRAIL 3799 Bald Mountain Rd., Auburn Hills. 6 members hiked the 2 mile trail on a 80* sunny afternoon. View photos on photo link. Saturday, October 15th, 2006, 10am at Graham Lake Trail , Bald Mountain Recreation Area North Unit Trail,Predmore Rd. Lake Orion. 10 members hiked the 3.6 mile loop in the North Unit of Bald Mountain Recreation Area on a 66* sunny morning. View photos on photo link. Saturday, November 19th,2006, 10 am at Spring Lake Trail, Independence Oaks County Park, 9501 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston. 5 members hiked the 3.75 trail system covering Springlake trail, Ted Gray trail , a bit of Lakeshore and Rockridge trail. The weather cooperated leaving us an invigorating 40* and sunny day. NEW photos on photo link! Sunday, December 11th, 2006 2:00 pm at Drayton Plains Nature Center Trails, 2125 Denby, Waterford . 7 members braved the 20* wintery weather and 8 inches of snow hiking the wooded marsh area and perimeter of the ponds at the Drayton Plains Nature center. New photos are available on the photo link. Saturday, January 14th,2005 10:00 am Lloyd Stage Nature Center Trails, 6685 Coolidge Hwy. Troy . 7 members enjoyed the beautiful 25* snowy day through the forest, meadow, marsh ponds and stream area of Llyoy Stage Nature Trails. Saturday, February 25, 2005 10:00 am at Orion Oaks Trails, Baldwin Rd., Orion.7 members braved the snowy, windy 5 mile hike through meadows, forests and our highest altitude of 1088 ft. Saturday, March 4th, 2005 10:00 am at Indian Springs-Woodland Trail, 5200 Indian Trail, White Lake. 5 members enjoyed the beautiful 39* sunny weather over boardwalks and swampy forest. 3.5 miles. Saturday, April 8th, 2005 10:00 am at West Bloomfield Nature Preserve Trail, Arrowhead Rd., off Pontiac Trail Rd., West Bloomfield. 2.2 miles. 8 Members tackled this beautiful hike in 40* sunshine. There was a blanket of blue Scilla flowers, wooded hills and lush pools. We viewed ducks, black squirrels, fox squirrels and a hawk. Elevation 975 feet. Saturday, May 13th, 2005 10:00 am at Pen-O-Sha Trail, Brighton Recreation Area, Brighton. 5.0 miles. 7 members hiked the 5 mile loop of PenOsha Trail inside Brighton Recreation Area on this 50* rainy morning. The trailhead was a little difficult for some of us to find but after a slight delay we trecked the hilly but beautifil terraine. We spotted morrells, jack in the pulpit, trillium, wild geranium and some beautiful full bloom dogwood trees. Saturday, June 17-18th, 2005 Waterloo-Pickeney Trail Backpack overnight!!! We began at 10 am Sat., June 17th at the Eddy Discovery Center parking lot inside Waterloo State Park. Our backpack hike took us approximately 6 miles to the Green Lake Campground. We will spend the night Saturday night and hiked back on Sunday. Saturday, August 25, 2005- Heron Rookery Walk, 10 am, 17 memebrs and a couple drop ins, hike the 2.2 mile terrain. One of us even did the loop twice!!! Weather was overcast and 82*.