I chose to wake up and drive over to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The overnight low was going to be 18 degrees.
I knew that only the silliest of hikers would be out this
morning. I saw four woman that must have started when the sun came up lol. They
were in their 70’s you go girls!!!
One of the hardest things I think of while hiking below
freezing temps is how do I dress?
I carry a pack so I can always take layers off, but if you
leave it in the car, you can never have it. So, with that said you need to
think of what your pace is going to be and will the heat transfer adequately enough
so that your skin stays relatively dry enough.
If the sweat stays on your skin because of the clothing you’re
wearing will not allow the sweat to transfer though your layers you will be
miserable and cold!!!
I had chosen a nearly 12-mile hike. I had to create this
trail loop because it’s a combination of three trails. The two trails are The Wetmore Bridal, Lake
and Salt Run, and part of the Cross Country Trail.
I saw several deer foraging in the woods for food. I did see
all kinds of small birds. It was supposed to get to 25 degrees, and I can
attest that did not happen ..lol….