The weather was fantastic so I decided to try again to make it to the bottom of the PA Grand Canyon. First stop was to pick up the convertible - may be the last time to have the top down until 2009!!
Once I reached the park, I bundled up like it was 10 degrees outside - didn't want to get cold like the previous weekend. 3/4 length t-shirt, wool sweater, fleece vest, then a fleece jacket. Finally, changed shoes to put on the all weather insulated hiking boots. Now was the time to get started...
The trail was more active than I had anticipated. Ran into the boy scout troop (and leaders) on their way backup. It was kinda funny that many of the adults were easily walking up when the kids were panting -- many years ago this would have been the opposite! But wait, that was when schools had something called PE.... Took the 2-mile hike. It was one mile down and one mile back up; with elevation change of around 650 feet. Doesn't sound like much to you maybe. Interesting notice at the bottom; be careful of the hunters, they are helping keep wildlife under control. Great, I did not wear hunter orange! Guess the portable toilet at the bottom of the trial is for the hunters?
I highly recommend the trail. Keep around 1.5 to 2 hours for the hike. If you want to extend, it connects to a much longer trail at the bottom along the river which you can walk as far as you would desire.
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