Part 1

The first leg we hiked was from Devil's Backbone to Winter's Pond. GPS put the distance at about 9.6 miles. We managed the hike in just under 4 hours. Pretty good time really, had a break for lunch, delicious turkey sandwiches. Well some had ham as well. This part of the trail was all just walking along roads. Saw several trucks along the trail, joked that they were looking to run us out of town. Considered informing the folks of Grand Tower that the cold war was over, We Won!

Overall we the hike was not too eventful. About the only really cool site before the last 2 miles was tower rock. The last 2 miles were rather neat though. As we went down them the bluffs came more into view and we got to take in what we'll be hiking up this next Saturday. We also saw an armadillo... which is just weird and awesome.

Danbo was along for the hike this time around and I'm told that he considering going the whole way with us. Once we got to Winter's Pond we piled into my truck, 4 in the cab with Drew and Danbo riding in the bed. I'm told it was a cold ride back to the van by them. Not sure what they were talking about though, I was nice and warm.

The Crew

Classic Drew

And the Armadillo