South Breitenbush Gorge 23 November 2015

After discovering the Breitenbush area this summer, I am intrigued to hike over there more and more. This easy hike was a good one to do on an "iffy" day the week of Thanksgiving. Rain was a possibility in the forecast with snow on it's heels, so a close to home, short hike seemed like a good idea. We had great weather in the end, sun all day, no rain. The temps were in the 30's but we had proper clothing so it wasn't a problem. The hoar-frost and icicles were fun to see and negotiating the trail with ice wasn't much of a problem besides the occasional slippery root.  It was a lovely forest hike with possibilities for making it longer when longer days permit. We hiked to Roaring Creek and turned around.
6.2 mi, 700 ft gain
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South Breitenbush River

one of several interesting bridges

this one looked like they just used whatever fell across the river!

frosty mushrooms

giant trees

log jam

Roaring Creek

our turn around point, Roaring Creek

three trees growing together