When I went on a hike I had the theme of pathways on my mind. I took this hike at Castlewood State Park in Missouri. It is a nice day use area, but if you are planning a visit, I would recommend you bring bug spray. This hike was about 3 miles and featured quite a bit of elevation considering that it was in Missouri. Here is part of the path; it looked like several paths in a lot of spots:
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If you did not look closely, you could lose the trail with markers like these:
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Parts of the are were not very friendly looking:
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And there was this little guy, making his own path:
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Cheers!
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I’ve only been out to Castlewood one time. It’s a long way for me to ride to take a hike. I do remember a lot of hills overlooking the Meramec. You are right that parts do not look very friendly.
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It is a nice area, I had been there before, but had been meaning to check it out. I guess I was just surprised when we got to a huge staircase!
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I do love the theme of paths…I would suggest that the rest of the world would describe your park as relatively flat, but I have not gotten out enough this year and for me just the 3 miles would have been a lot, even without a good still hill.
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I guess the issue was that I had read it was going to be flat and then there were a lot of stairs. I am fine with that, I just think it is helpful if you know what you are getting into!
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cool photos ! like the 1st … the trail looks inviting !
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Yes, it is nice that it splits up the way it does too, there are a lot of bikers that use the path, so it just gives everyone some options and a way to stay out of each other’s way.
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A lovely series!
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Thanks!
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Lovely entry PJB. Thanks for the tour. 🙂 *hugs*
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Thanks for coming along 🙂
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You’re very welcome. I love these tours..they are cheap and I don’t even have to go out..heheheh
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🙂
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I love photos of pathways. It’s like a glimpse into an unknown world.
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I agree, this was a cool challenge.
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That first photo is so inviting! I feel as though I could stroll into it.
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It was a lovely path, that is certain. Lots of dogs take there bipeds along as well.
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Beautiful photos. 🙂
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Thanks 🙂
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