NCT Sunday adventures

Me and my pack hadn't done a serious hike since getting home, so on Sunday, we got out for three little ones. We visited Silver Mountain for the first time in 8 years, and then an area of the North Country Trail which we were on last summer.

First stop was Silver Mountain, just west of Baraga.
This is not part of the NCT.

Says, the fire tower was placed by the CCC in the 1930's, and taken
down in 1971. Silver mining was attempted here in the 1840's.

This was short hike that circumnavigated the mountain,
then went over its top.

Ya, some big old hemlocks found here.

On its top we found these scratches.  Who made them, a BIG dog?
Maybe some thick ice going past.

Good views up here.

Next stop - the NCT, going west off of FR 2270.

 

Ya, sure is a big, green, mossy one we found here.

The seasonal streams still have water.

Maybe we can come back with the whackers!

This is Silver River. We couldn't cross this last summer.

Hey! Maybe there is a goodie in there for me.

The slugs were feasting on this mushroom.

Boulder Creek...we crossed this over a fallen tree last year.

Peek-a-boo!   I'm in the thimbleberries at the bottom.

Starting to look like fall.

Hey!
We found an old potty at the parking area at the bend in S. Laird Rd.

This was our western turn-around point.

They stopped for tea on the way back.

I hunted for something more interesting.

The handy-dandy pop can stove does it again.

We noticed the water flow under the fallen tree. Artsy!

Since I recommended Silver River water, Sandy thought she'd filter some.

I wonder if she needs help? I love to help!

I shook off, to share some of the river. You're welcome!

Just like being in the rain forest.

Such a pretty trail.

Let's go a little farther.

We headed down to the Sturgeon.

Down at the road, near the river.
We had such a nice hike here today!