I agree, I think hiking in those wet conditions probably added to the adventure. It really was a beautiful trail and I liked when those snowflakes were falling. Really neat to see all the different ponds and water features along the trail and the old stonework.
@hikingoutdoorfamily (Sarah) It can be a metal game where I try to convince myself to get started. Once I get going it's usually fine. I love to find these out of the way relics. Thanks for watching! I'll be passing through your area from Assateague Island National Seashore north back to Connecticut. Any suggestions for national park units or other must see stops in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania or New Jersey. We will be driving a 30 foot RV so I'd like to avoid large cities and small roads and need large parking lots. Thanks in advance!
Such a beautiful place! The hike was fantastic, and the trail was truly stunning, especially with the snowflakes falling. Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience! 👍
Looks like you had more water than me despite 1 inch of rain yesterday. Only slightly wet feet with my Gore-Tex trail runners. Motorbikes everywhere today, no respect for the blue blazes even on foot traffic sections. Thanks for sharing your review.
I totally agree, and that's a good way to look at it. I only saw a group of four riding motorcycles and the two horseback riders. I've now completed all the official trails in Pachaug State Forest. Thanks for watching!
You always do a great job showing your plans before you start and taking us along and explaining things along the way. Devils den was a neat little stop and the little dam along with way. Looked like a wet and muddy walk u worked through it all well. A little snow made an appearance this hike had a little of everything. Thx for sharing wow and the bike was still safe!!
I have always loved maps since I was young. I often pause videos of other RU-vidrs to check out the where. So it makes sense for me to include these maps. They can be time consuming to create. I was pretty tired by the time I got to the bike. Didn’t record much of the bike ride and it really is a different crowd for hike versus bike. Thanks as always take care!
LOL...Otis would not be very happy following you through those waters...no keeping them toes dry for sure!! At least I know where our rains have been coming from lately! lol Oh man, many of our trails are getting rutted out with bikes and motorized vehicles too. Just makes such a mess. Such amazing history when one comes to old foundations! Very cool!
Bruce you’ve got to get Otis some waterproof dog shoes and a raincoat before trying this one out. Come summer things will dry out again. Thanks for watching!
Hi John. Thanks again for a nicely-filmed, documented, and narrated Blue-Trail video! I think it is sad that the trail has to share its route with a motorbikes. In some national forests, there are separate trails for hiking, horseback riding, and ATVs. It's a shame they can't provide this trail with its onwn, unique route. Question: What kind of shoes do you typically hike in. Like you and others, I noted you simply waded through the water. I've used Merrell Moab shoes for 10+ years, andrecently, the mid-hight version. They provide me with excellent traction, support, and longevity. Look forward to more of your excellent work.
Ken, the Enduro Route is a 58 mile loop. It is mostly on its own route with a few overlapping pieces. Part of the problem is that the riders don’t stay on the route and they like to use other trails and roads. I was wearing my Merrill MQM Flex Vent trail runners on this hike. They are lightweight and provide lot of grip even when wet. I have some more blue-blazed hikes to edit including the another section of the ShenipsitTrail and the souther half of the Cockaponset Trail. Thanks for your support!
Oh man, that trail can be a sloppy hell in the best of times. Brave man! Did you see any border patrollers out there? That Talon 22 is my favorite daypack. I got mine as a gift for being in a wedding.
