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230 Buffalo Point Trails

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     On my two most recent hikes, I’ve encountered lots of ticks, it’s my own fault really.  I know better than to get off the trail this time of year, actually they’re around all year but spring seems to be the worst.  I’m told (by our veterinarian) that ticks are a year round pest, but during the winter they mostly stay down in the ground under the dead leaves.  On those two recent hikes ( 228 Indian Creek , and 229 Little Eleven ) I would probably have been fine, if some of the ‘trails’ hadn’t basically been a bushwhack. beautiful Buffalo River      So today I’ve decided to hike the ‘other’ trails at Buffalo Point, we have hiked to Indian Rockhouse twice over the years ( 78 and 170 ) .  I never have had a strong desire to check out the rest of Buffalo Point’s trails (namely: Campground Trail, Vista Trail and Forest Trail), honestly I just didn’t expect much.  Two reasons bring me here today: first the place is so popular, the...

229 Little Eleven Loop

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       Here it is May already, and I know hiking season is winding down as the weather heats up for summer.   I want to take advantage of every opportunity I can get, for comfortable hiking conditions before it’s too late.   Two days ago was a beautiful day for hiking, much like today, and I went hiking in BNR at Kyle’s Landing (see: 228 Indian Creek Loop ) .   That hike was a lot rougher than I had expected, so today I’m looking for something shorter and easier. natural beauty abounds      Besides shorter and easier, I’m also hoping to steer clear of the tick infested tall grass and weeds that I encountered Thursday.   On another recent hike, this one in Gene Rush WMA, I stayed on the ‘firelanes’ and never found a single tick (see: 227 Quantum & Seed Tick ) .   So I’m thinking, some nice wide clean firelanes are just the ticket, for ‘tick free’ hiking this time of year.   With that thought in mind I head back to Gene...