Am I the only one who followed a 'shortcut' that added two hours to my hike?
So last weekend, I decided to try this new loop trail up at Maple Ridge. The map at the trailhead looked simple, but I saw what I thought was a better path with little ribbons on the trees. I learned later those were from some kids' scavenger hunt, lol. I ended up hiking through thick brush for a long time, only to come out right where I began. My phone lost power halfway, so no GPS to help me. I had to ask a group of retirees for directions, and they just chuckled and showed me the right way. I returned to the car just as rain started falling, totally drenched. It was a crazy experience, but now I have a funny tale to share.