Ending point— Alaska
Distance—5.5 miles
Cumulative Distance—31 miles
After several months, we finally managed to get back on the trail November 12. There's something about the combination of winter, pregnancy and the birth of a child that all seem to hamper progress on the trail. We welcomed our son, Ansel James (AJ), into our family, and our first "date" since he was born was a hike on the Ice Age Trail. Although the weather was unseasonably warm this fall, it was still a bit chilly for a newborn to be hiking. So, my mother was overjoyed to spend quality time with AJ while Dave and I logged a few miles.
We started our hike where our last ended in Algoma, at the same wonderful Caffe Tlazo. Dave's Snickers hot chocolate lasted perhaps a quarter mile, and I managed to savor my gingerbread chai latte for the better part of a mile. That was the perfect way to start our fall hike.
The weather was absolutely gorgeous with sunny skies. This section of the trail took us along county highways and back roads, none of which were too heavily trafficked. I'm certain many people who live along the way don't even realize the trail winds along their properties.
One of the treasures we saw along the way was this sign:
We both waved. And, for the record, they waved back to us.
We enjoyed capturing the last bits of color left in the fall landscape, including gorgeous red berries and blowing grasses on the side of the road.
It was a refreshing date that revitalized our desire to hike. We're eager for next year when the weather turns warm and we can take AJ on the trail with us. In the meantime, we'll try to sneak in a few more "dates" this winter on the Ice Age Trail.
~Kerry
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