Short hike to a low river

[E.A.Y.]

Got out for a little day hike today.
Down to the South Fork American River at Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park.

Last time I went down there with the intention to hang for a little while the river was high and fast under my two trees.

Today, not so much.



I decided to keep it simple and dug out my old DIY double layer hammock and some long skinny straps. I just larks-headed the straps to the hammock after setting the straps up around the trees.



I had tried some fancy pleating with this hammock. I had a nice supportive ridge rather than an annoying ridge, but the edges of the hammock were a little floppy.
I'd have to take it apart to tell you how exactly I pleated it, so it will remain a mystery for now.

I had brought along a very thin closed cell foam but it was warm enough today that I didn't feel like breaking up my loafing by rummaging through my pack.

Happy feet!


My riverside view


more pictures (and some of the same) here in my blog post.

[Joey]

Awesome! Gotta love a spot like that. Great hammock set up too. I bet it was hard to pack up and leave that spot. The comfy of a hammock and the sound of water almost requires a 12 hr "nap."

[fish_n1]

Nice it's a ruff life bu someone has to live it.

[oldgringo]

I love the idea of getting out without all of the sturm und drang entailed by a multi night expedition. Bravo!

[bigbamaguy]

Very nice pics thank you for allowing me outdoors while I am at work, very refreshing.