For this hike, I started at the NYSDEC parking lot by the Otselic River, which I had scouted last week. I followed the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) east, along and then above the river. It wasn't raining today, and temperatures were unseasonably warm. The sun even came out eventually!
On this hike, I continued my eastward exploration on the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT), starting on Ridge Road where I turned around last week. It was pouring rain when I dropped Frankie off at school and drove to the trailhead, and pouring rain as I wriggled into my rain gear and set off down the trail. Not ideal hiking conditions, but temperatures were mild enough, and I was determined to get out. I am still working from home due to COVID, and generally staying home the rest of the time. Most days I get outside for a walk around the neighborhood, but an occasional change of scenery is so very welcome, making hiking adventures more important than ever.
For this hike on the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT), I parked in the small lot that I had scouted on my last hike in the area, when I used the Bamberry Road crossing as a turnaround point. Today I headed east from here, planning to turn back at either the Ratville Road or Ridge Road crossing, depending on conditions. I knew rain was coming; the weather app gave a 100% chance of rain by mid-morning and I could see the storm moving toward me on the radar. But after missing a solo hike last week, I was determined to get out today. Temperatures were mild and I brought my rain gear. No biggie.
