Fourteen of us gathered to try the Hallelujah trail off 20 from Skillman Camp. We were treated to a lovely, woodsy trail, not a lot of elevation gain/loss, and miles of hiking among big trees with colorful oak and dogwood interspersed. Highway 20 was intermittently heard for the duration of the hike. At a large clearing, Clarence led the bulk of the group on the return trip to the cars, while 5 of us went on the Pioneer Trail to the overlook of Scott's Flat/Banner Mtn. and beyond below White Cloud. Pioneer Trail skirts the hillside in and out, along and in ditches with lovely views out on occasion. We ate lunch on a sunny slope before heading back to Skillman. The trail had a couple of mountain bikers and a couple of hikers but was otherwise our own. We returned home by 4 PM, having hiked about 10(+) miles.
Next week is Thanksgiving so there will be a local hike, weather permitting.
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