October 27, 2012 Manitoga

the trail began with a big uphill

we crossed a brook on this bridge...the only bridge we had for three crossings

The 2nd crossing was a little dicey.  Thankfully we had the help of the 2 Johns and Pat.

We walked over a large area of moss...very soft on the feet.

Our second bridgeless crossing was a little easier.

colorful caterpiller

interesting rock striations

Russell Wright's home barely visible top center.  We couldn't walk there.

Another view of his home and the waterfalls

another view of his home

don't know where the steps led as they were labeled private

We saw this doe while driving through cemetery on way home.

     It was a dreary day but a dozen of us gathered at Manitoga [and it didn't stop me from taking a lot of pictures].  We started out with an uphill and climbed up quite a bit after that.  The going was quite rocky in places and we crossed a brook three times--only once with a bridge.  Most of us seemed to enjoy the walk although at least one of our group has crossed it off her bucket list.
     After the walk six of us ate at a Garrison Cafe on Route 9D.  It was ok but we probably won't go back.