Ridge loop in the early fog
Started at six with a thermos and a paper map. The fog lifted around nine, and the valley turned out to be full of small orchards I never noticed from the road. About 14 km, easy elevation, wet boots by the end.
What I keep in my daypack
A short list that rarely changes: a light rain shell, two liters of water, a first aid pouch, a headlamp, and something sweet for the last hour. Everything else is optional.
Notes on an old forest road
The road is half overgrown now, but the stone bridge near the creek is still solid. Worth a detour if you like quiet places and mossy walls.