Sun, Jan 29 2017 - Longleaf and Big Poplar Loops at FD Roosevelt State Park (View Original Event Details) Trip Leader(s): Russ, Lisa Participants: Lisa, Russ, Jeff, Joyce T., Janet J, Laura X, Paresh, Linda H, Rick D, Gary, Gail, AngelaP, LIM Verona (Laura M), Mary Kay

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We couldn't have asked for a better day and a better group of hikers today. The views at FD Roosevelt State Park were amazing! On this clear day you could see for miles! We saw many brooks and springs, a bib poplar tree that was struck by lightning (and survived), and HUGE pinecones as big as your hand.

And there's nothing like a good walk in the woods with old friends and new friends to lubricate the conversation. We hiked almost 16 miles (some hiked a bonus distance) and averaged at least 2.7 MPH. And thanks to everybody for making this 2nd trip leader training hike a success (especially to the Jedi Master hiker Lisa for guiding this young Padawan learner). Hoping to see the pics that many of you took on our AOC Facebook page soon.

- Russ