Led rugged SC hike at Salt Lick with very pleasant group of 10. Walked 1/4 miles in Valmeyer sidewalks to form a 5+ mile loop. Not too humid yet. Lots of PI, hope I avoided it
Pre-hike at White Rock Nature Preserve (IL) with Anne and HD. Easier than Salt Lick. Long, gradual uphill on good Stony road. Great views of flood plain and MO hills. Lots of wild flowers and butterflies.
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Part 2 of pre-hike at Fults Hill. Very steep uphill on stairs then eroded trail. Good views again. Steep rocky downhill.