an hour. i did not know what to expect on the second half of the trail. would i need to jump more streams? would it be easier, more difficult, or more of the same? the road looked more appealing. i took it.
it took a half hour to get back to the car on the old road. the wide road was easy with the exception of the lower wet parts where it was muddy and leaf packed. i slipped once but managed to steady myself against my left pole. i was glad to be finished with the hike. it had been more than expected. the hour and a half trip felt 