Bayleaf Church Road to Possum Track Road
April 2. It’s been a while since I had an out-and-back hike with no stretches of roadway, and this one was only a little over 6 miles. But it was HOT for early April, so 6 miles was plenty.
I’m wearing my summer shirt—and also shorts!
The start of the trail was within a NC State parks facility, so hikers have to park up the road, outside the gate (although the gate was open today).
This time there WAS a pen so I could sign the trail register without using a stick and mud.
Today, what IS blooming is Azure Bluet (Houstonia caerulea).
I skirted several smaller inlets, with an occasional view of Falls Lake.
This more open area was near an abandoned homesite. It was probably once cleared for pasture.
I heard Blue-gray Gnatcatchers and Northern Parulas (a species of warbler). Spring migration is here!
Normally I like making these little side trips, just out of curiosity, but the camping area was .3 miles off-trail, and I decided against it.
Because it’s pretty warm hiking today and I don’t feel like doing anything extra.
Note to self: Increase water supply!
As usual, I backtrack to a better place for a quick snack and drink break.
May his strength sustain me in my trials,
his blessings revive me in my weariness.
My.Bird.Walks. 