D27, M334 - Devil's Creek Gap

Long post today... and lots of pix!

Had just finished doing my trail magic for the Edwards fm Michigan (Mom was a Katahdin park ranger). 

When just 10 mins later, I'm treated to real Trail Magic by Zombie, OG Bob and sister Old Woman Linda. Is 9a to early for chili dogs and beer!

Plus, Bob makes the BEST chocolate chip cookies and yes Cindy, I got the recipe!

I then headed for Big Bald Mt. If you zoom in you'll see a bare spot on the tallest peak... currently 10 miles away. But first I have to go over all the others... cause that's how this crazy trail works!

I'd better check the map... this doesn't feel right?

So in this next pic, I'm only 5mi away, and yes, I have to go all the way down first!

Got help hiking to summit from the Zelayas (Kansas City). The smallest carried my staff until it got to heavy.

And we all made it by 3p. Now only 7 more miles to my shelter!





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  1. Cindy M.March 31, 2022 at 7:30 PM

    Those are some great pics! I think maybe you are enjoying this too much. Thanks for getting his recipe for chocolate chip cookies,!

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