231 Old River Trail from Coursey Drive access
It’s been over five months since my last hiking adventure (see: 230 Buffalo Point ) , it goes without saying; this summer has been a long one, I’m really excited about some cooler temperatures and the upcoming hiking season. Only 50° this morning when I hit the road, and it isn’t predicted to get much over 60. Perfect for a short segment of the Old River Trail, that’s the plan, I hope it won’t be too overgrown. Mill Creek Last spring as the temps started climbing the tick and chigger populations really ‘exploded’, some trails and especially off trail in fields was thick with the blood thirsty pests. After some research over the summer I’ve treated a set of hiking clothes with ‘permethrin’. Today will be my ‘test run’ just the permethrin treated pants, shirt and socks. No DEET on my skin today, last spring it seemed like DEET had no effect on ticks, it didn’t even slow them down. tight parking @ end of Coursey...