I messaged my girlfriends to say I desperately needed a hike. We decided to hike to Pickens Nose—-a new destination for us all. We met at Ginie’s and took our signature before-hike selfie. Pickens Nose is in Otto which isn’t far from Highlands, but it is several miles on a back country road to get to Pickens Nose. No problem! We talked and rode along enjoying the fall scenery. We realized we might be a little bit lost so we approached one of the several bear hunters out that day. We had missed a turn so after he told us how to find the trailhead, we turned around to backtrack. And we finally found it! It wasn’t a bad hike at all and it felt so good to be back in the woods. And what would a hike be without friends to talk with along the way? We weren’t really sure what views we’d have, but we were seriously impressed! We ooohed and ahhhed for the rest of the hike. We hiked along the top of the mountain and surveyed the beauty from several vantage points. We came across a group of rock climbers and enjoyed watching them scale the big rocks. We climbed down to the bottom to get a better look at the rock. We climbed back up and went back to Pickens Nose for our photo opps. Who can come to Pickens Nose and not take a picture standing on the nose? I just had to get further out on the nose so Pam joined me for moral support and we scooted on our butts out further.... But when Darla struck this pose we were all put to shame! I went out a little further and stood for a picture. Ginie had a picture taken, too. One more look before we said goodbye... Oh, how I’ve missed these hikes! We’re planning another one for next week. I can only hope this rain and wind doesn’t completely strip the trees of all their brilliantly colored leaves!
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Larry O Elder
11/2/2019 03:11:33 pm
What a nice trip on a great day to be outdoors! All you ladies who stood out on the nose for the photos are mighty courageous...I doubt I would have done it!
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Sharon
11/4/2019 01:15:10 pm
If Pam and I could do it, I guarantee you that you could, too. 🤪
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