Little Wolf Blog
We hiked up to the cliffs below Little Wolf Peak in early March. Though it was nearly 60 degrees outside, there were still a couple inches of snow on the ground and massive ice formations on the cliffs.
We encountered some of the largest icicles we’ve ever seen. Many were over 10 feet long and too thick to wrap your hand around, and a couple icicles grew to as much as 20 feet long.
We went for a hike on this sunny but chilly early March day at Little Wolf Nature Preserve.
The beavers have left our pond once again. Theresa is trying to move a big tree that fell over the entrance to the beaver den.
Our friend Kim visited Little Wolf for the first time. It was a beautiful, sunny fall day about a week after color peak.
Kim (right) is checking out Theresa’s apple and cherry tree orchard that’s just a few years old. Moses Mountain rises in the background. You can see a number of large oaks prominent now with their rust-colored leaves.
Hurricane Ridge Trail eventually joins Cliffs Trail, which is the other leg of the horseshoe-shaped Little Wolf Mountain.
Someday the rock above will fall, hopefully not on our heads!
Hiking is one of our favorite activities at Little Wolf Nature Preserve. Hiking allows you to see the Preserve up close and personal in its natural state. Many of Little Wolf’s best features are accessible only by foot.
There are over 8 miles of maintained and unmaintained trails in Little Wolf Nature Preserve and neighboring Daniel Boone National Forest. And in the winter, the vegetation is clear enough to hike openly off trail over thousands of acres of wilderness, if you are careful.
Before you set out hiking, please review our Hiker’s Checklist for your safety and enjoyment on your hike.
Having the right supplies and equipment can make the difference between an enjoyable hike and a hike that is uncomfortable or dangerous. Be sure to check the list below before you head out to explore Little Wolf Nature Preserve.
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Trail Type: Maintained trail Distance: 0.16 miles Elevation Change: 25 feet Difficulty: Moderate Starting Point: Peanut Lane, 1250′ Ending Point: Sunny Spot, 1275′ Named for: Angelique Hoctor |
Angel’s Sidetrack Trail climbs above Peanut Lane, walks through the pretty Angel Hill forest, and ends up in the Sunny Spot. You climb to a nice peaceful stop that looks up a ravine. The trail flattens and follows Peanut Lane from above.
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Trail Type: Maintained trail Distance: 0.07 miles Elevation Change: 65 feet Difficulty: Difficult Starting Point: Bogway, 1370′ Ending Point: Bees Meadow Loop, 1305′ Named for: Madeline |
Zadee Magic Carpet Trail is a delightful walk through the Enchanted Forest on a cushion of pine needles.
