Tag: Ruins
Bull Hill Loop - Northgate, Cornish Estate, Washburn Trail, Breakneck Brook
September 26, 2021
8.7 Mi • 1,581 Ft Gain • 345 Photos • 11 Videos
I'm really happy with the way this day turned out! The weather was beautiful, in the low 70's with no humidity. The dozens of buildings in ruin were amazing to explore and to imagine life in a different era. On top of that, the waterfalls, the mountain and river views, and the varied terrain put this hike toward the top of my all-time favorite list. The 1,400 foot incline from the start to the summit of Bull Hill is sneaky because it's a low grade, but still enough to get the blood pumping. It's a very approachable hike for almost any level of hiker.
Read MoreEugene and Agnes Meyer Preserve - Byram Lake Reservoir, Aqueduct, Upper Meadows
September 12, 2021
6.7 Mi • 820 Ft Gain • 245 Photos • 9 Videos
This was a fun preserve to explore! The western area of the preserve features several large meadows containing wild flowers being visited by bumble bees, honey bees, butterflies, and dragonflies. The eastern section leads to Byram Lake Reservoir, including two aqueducts and a man-made waterfall. Throughout the hike there are various wetlands, including a red maple swamp and several vernal pools where reptiles, amphibians, frogs, salamanders, and fairy shrimp live. The elevation changes are minimal and these were all easy trails to follow for even a novice hiker.
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