I drilled her hard about which trees have good boughs to sleep on, or which can give you a nutritious tea. When we did the Maliseet Trail to Hay Falls, N.B. “Look at the size of that white pine over there.” She looks over for a brief moment. She seems only interested in the challenge of the hike and getting her heart rate up but I figure she is bound to pick up a few things. Part of this outdoor education is pointing out ecology, geology, weather observation and wilderness survival tips. This trail is well marked and she is a natural leader and generally happy out in front so I let her go, but I keep an eye on her. She is very fit- a cross-training competitor – but Covid has changed everyone’s lifestyles and hiking has become her newfound weekend joy. Since then I have chosen hikes to help increase her distance and up the appeal of the sport. She is newish to hiking, having done her first hike with me only last May, to Bald Mountain in Welsford, New Brunswick. “Well slow the hell down it isn’t a race.” She flips me the finger and we laugh. The Incline increases and Krista yells, “I’m sweating like crazy!” She pauses to take off her scarf and vest. Krista’s doodles are frolicking chasing each other back and forth, zipping about, having a marvelous time. It is a steady upward incline, each step a little higher than the last. Krista and I thank them and head up the path less travelled. They tell us the trail is easy to follow and they were the only ones on it. A man and women take their final strides down the path towards us, finishing this hike and heading to the amphitheatre now. The sun feels so good with hints of spring in the air. When we finally arrive at the flat open plateau cross-roads, we swallow some water, breathe deeply and remove a layer. (click the link or see below for directions) The trail has been flattened and widened since my hike here in early January but the long ascent up the path is getting familiar. hike, it was a side hike from the main trail. When I did the Parlee Brook Amphitheatre, Sussex New Brunswick. ![]() The name of this look-off suggests all kinds of imagery and honestly, I had no idea what to expect.
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