Sun, Nov 25 2012 - Sunday Morning at Gold Branch (View Original Event Details) Trip Leader(s): Joyce T. Participants: Joyce T., Jean, Ayo, Joyce, Devon, Amanda M, Harry F, Joyce B., Adrienne, Matt, howard, Greg Walling, Eric P, Colin S

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A bright, cool morning- - perfect for getting on the trails.  The group stayed together beautifully and were willing to tackle some of the more difficult ascents that Gold Branch offers.  We hiked as briskly as was safe on the slippery fallen leaves, covering about 4.5 miles.  Gold Branch has changed with time, and not really for the better.  Way more uncovered roots and rocks than when I first began to hike there, making passage precarious with the dead fall leaves covering the paths. We had one fall, but no injuries.  For that, I was grateful. This hike was a first . . .  3 Joyces!  The first photo commemorates that unique happenstance.