by Melanie McManus | Apr 24, 2022 | By Location, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Ohio, Trail Journals, United States
Today’s schedule did not call for me to hike to Mandale. The plan was to shuttle my car ahead to Delphos, then backpack two days, camping overnight at Hipp’s Lock. But long-distance hiking always requires flexibility. Let’s start with what happened...
by Melanie McManus | Apr 25, 2022 | By Location, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Ohio, Trail Journals, United States
I knew today’s trek to Delphos Stadium would be challenging in the opposite way as my hot and windy hike yesterday, as the forecast called for rain all day. ALL DAY. Ugh. But what else can you do but hike on? Thankfully, my Tuesday shuttler, Emily, said she...
by Melanie McManus | Apr 26, 2022 | By Location, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Ohio, Trail Journals, United States
My hike today to Lock 14 was pretty enjoyable, despite some not-so-optimal weather. I drove to Delphos Stadium around 9:30, then headed out. It was gray and cool – about 38 F (3.3 C) – and windy. Luckily, the wind was at my right shoulder. The path through Delphos is...
by Melanie McManus | Apr 27, 2022 | By Location, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Ohio, Trail Journals, United States
Today’s hike to Lake Loramie State Park was a good one overall, although there were snags along the way. But that’s what I always tell people – every day you hike, something goes awry, whether a big thing or little one. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links...
by Melanie McManus | Apr 28, 2022 | By Location, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Ohio, Trail Journals, United States
Today’s trek to Lockington Lock was … fine. Not every day on the trail features amazing scenery and great weather. I had nice scenery, OK weather and one fun surprise. But first, a look at last night. As I was turning in, my weather app suddenly showed a...
by Melanie McManus | Apr 29, 2022 | By Location, North Country Trail 2017 – Still Hiking, Ohio, Trail Journals, United States
Today’s hike to the SR 41 Trailhead in Troy was a solid day. I woke up early and quickly broke camp. It was about 10 degrees warmer (40 F / 4.4 C), which helped, but it was still cold. I ate breakfast in my car. I got to Troy and my arranged meeting spot with...