Welcome! I'm sure you'll meet some great people. MuleOriginally Posted by SBreckenridge
I just got moved into the new house up the Valparaiso, IN area two weeks ago. I don't know any hikers/hammockers out here so if you don't mind a new guy joining in, I'd really like to get out and meet everyone. And I've been given the green light by COM-NAV-WIFE-PAC for a weekend pass.....she doesn't know that i still need an underquilt and this trip will be costing her money yet.
Predictions are risky, especially when it comes to the future.
Now that I've agreed to this trip....what's the weather like that time of year? I'm guessing cool in the evenings and a likelihood of rain. Also, are the mosquitoes out in April?
SBreckenridge - we'd love to have ya! Rain is a definite possibility.
Well, if it's anything like Kentucky, and I will guess it is, you can count on chilly mornings and likely rain, but no mosquitoes yet, thank goodness.
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There is a great place to hang on the Wolf Creek Trail. It is a 16 mile trail along the Brookville Reservoir in Franklin County IN. The trail is not over used at all and is nice and rolling along the 23 mile lake. April would be a great time, it is a hour and a half south east of Indy.
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any more info on this trail...I've never heard of it and would love to give it a go sometime!
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Yes to all!!!! Rain, Snow, Tons of Mosquitos, Hail, The jackalopes will be in heat , so they'll be on the rampage too. The best part (or worse, however you look at it) is the wet, soggy ground. Waders are a must. Also, be prepared for five or six river crossings. Not streams, RIVERS. I bring a packacraft that I can inflate and ride in. After seeing that Girl Scout troop just float away, I know I can't be too careful. Safety first!
I'll also be bringing a wreath for all my fallen friends that I've lost on this particular trail. It's going to be great! I can't wait!
If you want a serious reply: No skeeters, cold weather at night.
I'm gonna try to make it. So what's the agenda on these hangs? Do you guys meet up, hike in, hang out, then hike to a new spot the next day and so on? Or do you come back to base camp so to speak? I love gettin out into the woods for some slow casual hikes just not sure what the group usually does.
I love to attend if my schedule cooperates! I've only backpacked once this past year... I'm sure I would learn a lot.
Try and Google "wolfcreektrailbrookville" and it should come up. It is also called the Adena Trail. Are you the same Animalcontrol that has been in Shug's video's ?
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