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Today's Walker's Club had 31 hikers and 1 dog (Cocoa). We met in the Lodge's lobby and carpooled to Hennepin Canyon parking lot and walked from there. It was a great day for hiking. The sun was out and about 38 degrees or so. Very little wind. Saw a few eagles and many ice formations.
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| What a colorfull bunch we have today. 31 hikers and Cocoa |
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| This is the only parking lot that once you park your car you have to cross Rt. 71 to get to the trail. |
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| The trail started out just being frozen leaves. That didn't last long, soon it was nothing but ICE. |
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| Very ICY!!! Yak trax or Katoohlas |
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| View from Hennepin Overlook |
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| One arm of Hennepin Canyon, nice ice formation |
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| Hennepin Canyon |
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| Another Ice fall coming out of the West wall of Hennepin Canyon |
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| Hennepin Canyon Bridge. The road in the distance is Rt. 71 |
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| Looking out to Hennepin Canyon |
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| The main Hennepin Canyon waterfall |
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| Hidden Canyon |
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| Top of Owl Canyon |
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| Inside Owl Canyon |
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| Ice at the bottom of Owl Canyon |
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| Frozen stream design, Love it! |
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| Frozen Stream design |
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| Owl Canyon |
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| Eagle on the river area, near Owl Canyon |
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| Illinois River Bank |
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| Coming out of Owl Canyon |
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| Going up the steps on the way back. About 130 or so steps |
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| Hennepin Canyon on the way back |
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| Back at the cars, time to head back to the office |
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| The trails were icy. These Yak- tracks saved this hiker from falling many times. These can be found in the Gift Shop here at the Lodge or at your favorite sporting goods store. About $25-$35. Stick not included. Spend the extra $5 for the strap or use a shoelace to hold them on your boots. |
I will leave you with this: The things that matter most in this world, they can never be held in our hand.
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