This was our first weekend home after returning from Europe, and Frankie and I wanted to meet up with Erin and Alden. Alden is about the same age Frankie was when he first climbed up to the hang glider launch spot on Jones Hill, so I suggested that. Labrador Hollow is a substantially longer drive from Erin's house than from mine, so she drove to our house and then rode with Frankie and I the rest of the way. I was last up here in January 2018, so was pleased to return after such a long absence. Jones Hill is a hike worth revisiting again and again.
We elected to save Tinker Falls for the way down, and headed straight up the hill. The grade is steep near the bottom, then moderates mid-slope and is gentlest on the ridge near the top. The wind blows through the stunted oak trees and it's very charming.
The views were fantastic, as always. The boys played for a long time.
Finally we headed back down, to leave some time to enjoy Tinker Falls and the stream below.
It was Alden's first time in the rock amphitheater behind the waterfall, and I think he enjoyed it. I know I always do!
MapMyRide tracked this hike at 2.6 miles with approximately 565 feet of elevation gain.
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