Jun
21
21
After the Rain
Posted by Timm
A light mist hovered in the Little Wolf Valley after an afternoon of rain.
Archive for the ‘Water’ Category
Jul
29
29
Jim & Gene Fish and Camp
Posted by Timm
Jim and Gene fished in Jimmy Pond this weekend, and the fish weren’t biting much. It was very hot and sticky, the hottest we’ve had in a while. Just standing around it felt like you were wearing a fur parka over a wet suit while swimming laps in lava. But the two fishermen seemed to enjoy just being out in nature.
Jim & Gene Fishing in Jimmy Pond
Gene (left) and Jim fish for bass and bluegill in Jimmy Pond with Little Wolf Peak in the background.
Jul
29
29
Storm Clouds
Posted by Timm
We had a couple of brief storms this weekend that produced some ominous cloud displays.
Storm Over Little Wolf Peak
This thunderstorm raged to the south and sent a few clouds over Little Wolf Peak.
Jul
23
23
The Chute
Posted by Timm
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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.
Jul
23
23
Beaver Dam
Posted by Timm
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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.
Jul
20
20
Jimmy Pond
Posted by Timm
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Feature Type: Water Trails: Pond Loop, Darby Lane Elevation: 1090′ Named for: Jim Hoctor |
Jimmy Pond (aka: Pond, James Pond) is a 1-acre mountain-fed pond. It remains clear much of the year because it has a nearly constant supply of fresh water from Rocky Branch and an active drain through the Chute.
Jul
20
20
Ravenwolf Falls
Posted by Timm
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Feature Type: Water Trail: Ravenwolf Falls Trail Region: Wetlands Elevation: 1190′ Named for: David Hoctor |
Ravenwolf Falls is a 12-foot waterfall in the Wetlands region and is the largest active falls in the Little Wolf Preserve. Ravenwolf Falls runs continuously during wet times and after a heavy rainfall.