--January 14, 2023 at 1:55 PM.
There are numerous primary trails, side trails, game trails, and even two-tracks worming through the forests and fields that surround Sackrider Hill in Waterloo Recreation Area. Many peter out at the edges of private lands liberally dotted with “no trespassing” signs. If you decide to explore these paths you are bound to have many out-and-back walks. But, you will also be able to walk off many miles over the course of the day in an enjoyable forest.
You can see how our day hike took us through several out-and-backs and a few loops. We had a fine time exploring on what is likely going to be one of the nicest January days you could ask for in Southeastern Michigan.
A Note about the Ponchos
We are both wearing our new ponchos from Bushcraft Spain. I am wearing the Ubrique and Andy has on the Silos pattern. There are several more designs. We traipsed through quite a lot of thorny plants and got ourselves caught on snags quite a few times. Andy came through without any real damage. I acquired a large buttonhole-sized hole. It should be easy to repair with several tight stiches but sewing is not a skill i have (but I’ve friends that do). Ponchos can be toasty warm but in even modestly dense brush problematic. However, even though I have this minor hole right now I definitely enjoyed wearing my poncho and I know Andy enjoys his. we managed to get out ponchos on sale and since then the price has risen.
Photos
The day has been warming as we ramble through the forest along trails, side trails, game trails, and two-tracks. It’s right around freezing but we are comfortable under our ponchos.
—January 14, 2023 at 12:20 PM.
While our wool ponchos are comfortably warm they do get caught now snd then on thorny foliage. Granted that’s not a problem here as Ken strolled across the field. Photo by Andy.
—January 14, 2023 at 1:33 PM.
The ponchos are made by Bushcraft Spain and come in several distinctive patterns.
—January 14, 2023 at 1:35 PM.
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