Little Wolf Blog
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Feature Type: Plant Trail: Bogway Region: Dome Woods Elevation: 1375′ |
The Bogway Trail is naturally swampy and full of cattail, which Hannah has named "Death on a Stick." We also like to think of them as "Life on a Stick," given that they represent the circle of life with seeds that will ensure a new generation of cattail.
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Feature Type: Plant Trail: Wetlands Trail Region: Wetlands Elevation: 1140′ |
Green Shag Rug is a lush field of wispy tall grass located along the Wetlands Trail. The area floods after a heavy rain, and hence is teeming with plant life that loves the excess water.
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Feature Type: Rock Trail: Zadee Magic Carpet Trail Region: Enchanted Forest Elevation: 1325-1355′ |
Emerald Staircase is an old wash through the Enchanted Forest along the soft needles of the Zadee Magic Carpet Trail. The wash has cut a channel down to a series of hard rock steps that have turned green with moss.
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Feature Type: Plant |
Green Carpet is a large area of plush moss that lines much of the cliffs along Hurricane Ridge.
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Feature Type: Rock Trail: Hurricane Ridge Trail Region: Hurricane Ridge Elevation: 1865′ Named for: Kim Krenning |
Crocodile Rock is a car-sized boulder perched on the edge of a 60′ cliff on Hurricane Ridge. The rock looks like a crocodile head with a hungry smile.
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Feature Type: Viewpoint Trail: Cool Ridge Trail Region: Cool Ridge Elevation: 1535′ |
Cool Ridge Overlook is a gorgeous vista (especially in the fall) of North Woods and East Woods, with Two Brothers Mountain in the background. Stop for a nice lunch at the nearby Picnic Point. To reach this spot, you have to climb the steep Cool Ridge Trail or Dome Woods Trail, but you’ll find it worth the trip!
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Feature Type: Water Trail: Chute Trail Region: Lower Wetlands Elevation: 1080′ |
Jimmy Pond drains through the Lower Wetlands in a small channel, which opens up over some hard rock to form The Chute, a beautiful and near-constant 10-foot waterfall. The water continues on through another tight channel, causing it to roar loudly after a good rain. There is a bench next to the falls, which is a great place to sit and escape, as the only thing you can hear is the rush of the water.
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Feature Type: Rock Trail: Hollow Staircase Region: Hazel’s Cathedral Elevation: 1300′ |
Big Flat Rock is a room-sized boulder in Hazel’s Cathedral with a flat top that’s great for picnicking or resting a spell before you climb the Hollow Staircase Trail. From the top of Big Flat Rock you have a wonderful view of the Hazel’s Cathedral, Tree Perch, The V and The Hollow.
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Feature Type: Wildlife structure Trail: Pond Loop Region: Jimmy Pond Elevation: 1090′ |
Beavers built a dam in the spring of 2005 at the outlet of Jimmy Pond. Beavers build dams so that the entrance to their lodge remains under water and inaccessible to predators, such as coyotes and bear. The dam is usually strong enough for a human to walk across, though your boots may get a little wet. The beavers left Jimmy Pond in early 2007.
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Feature Type: Viewpoint Trail: Rocky Road Region: North Woods Elevation: 1350′ |
Angel’s Landing is a beautiful viewpoint off Rocky Road.
