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It was a beautiful clear day. Anne and I had vowed to be on the trail by 7am, and we were. Not too hot, still only high 50’s when we started. Our plan was to hike the route, heading first toward the Treman side. I carried a bottle of water and Anne had her Camelbak. I tried to walk at a fast clip, and soon the traffic faded into the distance, birds singing, saw a few newts, a couple snakes, the gentle sound of rain in the trees -wait, that’s not rain, that’s the gentle sound of gypsy moth poop falling through the trees. Oh well, glad I wore a hat. And lots of insect repellant to ward off ticks. (Would’ve worn higher socks if we’d noticed Gill’s note about the poison ivy). But before we knew it we were at the turn-around and headed back toward the cars. My breakfast oatmeal was sticking with me pretty well, but I stuffed a couple bites of a peanut butter sandwich down just after passing the parking lot. The Lick Brook side got real when we got to the switchbacks and steps. My butt muscles got tired! But we did it. Challenge completed!!
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We drove over to the Lower Treman entrance and had a picnic of Gorgers sandwiches and watermelon to celebrate.