by Arlen Matson
Hidden under wind blown Lake Michigan ice crystals, our portion of the NCT lies deep in freshly fallen snow. A blizzard attempts to blow it off the path; instead random drifts careen off the trunks of trees. Vertical blue blazes remain through this white season on guard to direct any attempt by a hiker on snowshoes or skis to find some destination.
The summer caterpillars and their silky parachute cords have vanished from sight. Even the imprints on the tread from the trail crew laden with tools and heavy planks are only history from labors well done. Adopters too have their cuttings submerged in a true Michigan winter.
This is an invitation for you to enter into the “treasures of the snow.
This segment is on NCTA map MI-05
See Grand Traverse Hiking Club Chapter of the NCTA
1 comment:
It looks beautiful. If only I could get there and do some hiking.
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