Cock-what?! … Another challenge complete.

Kicking off “5 Hikes” with a long overdue hike… 

Cockermouth Forest is part of the Forest Society’s Forest Reservation Challenge for the Lakes Region. However, as it’s over an hour drive from home, I had perpetually avoided it for bigger priorities or more convenient trails. All the other FRC hikes have been checked off for several years, except this one. 

I was determined to finish it this year. And at last Hummingbird and I tagged it today, just in time to count it as a dual checkmark for the annual 5 Hikes Challenge.  I am glad to finally have Cockermouth done, and as always was grateful for the company. 

The Best Sunset Hike on Pine

On the drive over, glancing up at the suddenly hazy sky, I wasn't sure if we'd get much for a pretty sunset.  But as I passed the viewpoint along Alton Mt. Rd. I was reminded that the sight of the lake and mountains would be worth the hike either way.

Creek Farm/Little Harbor Loop

It was 90's inland.  Definitely a good day for hiking by ocean!  What ever happened to spring??

hike 52: Eagle Cliff

Major checkmarks today!!

7 peaks & redlining: Mts. Major - So. Straightback - W. Quarry - Rand - Klem - Mack - Anna

A couple miles over my estimate, and WAY more total elevation gain than expected. I have literally never been so excited to see my car!  

Moody Mt. and Gilman Pond

Cabin at the Moody overlook.

Quick checkmark for the 5 Hikes Challenge (at Moody in Wolfeboro) and a last minute choice to follow up with Gilman Pond in Alton.

Pine Mt. sunset yoga class

FINALLY got to go to this group yoga hike, which kept either getting rained out or conflicting with my schedule. So glad I got to do this one! (And not just because it added a few checkmarks to my hiking lists. LOL) The conditions were very good, and the sunset tonight was beautiful. What a great way to close out a nice weekend.  

 

The prettiest/most colorful parts of the sunset were actually during our yoga routine, when I didn't have my camera handy!

#47: 9/26, Pine sunset yoga class, 1.5 mi, 42 min/~1:30 hr, 282 ft.