On February 21 Janet, her golden retriever Gracie and I took a hike on the Campground Trail in Carolina Beach State Park. We parked at the Boy Scout bat cave parking lot and hiked from State Park Road, through the forest and swamp, several miles to the campground marina.
The prior night low temperature at our house was 24 degrees, so the water in the hose from the bladder in my day pack in the Jeep froze. When we hit the trail, I was disappointed to learn that I did not have anything to drink. Fortunately, as we hiked the temperature warmed up to 42 degrees, so the water eventually melted.
Today’s trip was our first hike at Carolina Beach State Park. We were pleasantly surprised at the nice condition of the trail. It was well marked with signs, and the trail path was easy to follow. We only hiked on about 20% of the park trails, so we will go back for more.
When we got to the marina, Gracie remembered a nice sandy beach where we had been before, with an over-looking wooden place to sit and view Snow’s Cut and the Cape Fear River. Gracie ran from the trail head, across the parking lot to the beach and jumped in the icy cold water. I don’t see how she can stand it. After playing with Gracie for awhile and enjoying the view, we headed back home.
A good time was had by all.
