Mathprofhiker's Hiking Blog
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On the Mathprofhiker's Hiking Blog each blog entry is based on authors personal experience while hiking the trail, he has tried to make the blog more useful to others by embedding his experience into a more general trail description. he has also included directions to the trailhead, hoping that you might find the same pleasure in observing God's creation in its natural state that he had.
Mathprofhiker's Hiking Blog
3y ago
As part of the ongoing rebranding of this project and blog to Parking Full Time, later this week the URL for this blog will change. The new URL will be parkingfulltimehiking.blogspot.com. Please update any links and/or bookmarks ..read more
Mathprofhiker's Hiking Blog
3y ago
Trail: Magnolia Trail, Blue Loop
Hike Location: Blue Springs State Park
Geographic Location: southeast of Clio, AL (31.66361, -85.50772)
Length: 2.1 miles
Difficulty: 4/10 (Easy/Moderate)
Last Hiked: December 2020
Overview: A loop hike along the bluffs and through the floodplains downstream from Blue Springs.
Park Information: https://www.alapark.com/parks/blue-springs-state-parkHike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=850534Summary Video: (coming February 19)
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Directions to the trailhead: From the intersection of US 431 and SR 10 in Abbeville, drive S ..read more
Mathprofhiker's Hiking Blog
3y ago
Trails: Spruce Pine and Trillium Trails
Hike Location: Kolomoki Mounds State Park
Geographic Location: north of Blakely, GA (31.46451, -84.92052)
Length: 4.2 miles
Difficulty: 5/10 (Moderate)
Last Hiked: December 2020
Overview: A pair of loops exploring bluffs and wetlands along Lakes Kolomoki and Yohola.
Park Information: https://gastateparks.org/KolomokiMoundsHike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=850432Summary Video: (coming February 26)
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Directions to the trailhead: From the courthouse square in Blakely, head north on Main Street, which bec ..read more
Mathprofhiker's Hiking Blog
3y ago
I still have a few more hikes to post from my December hiking trip to Dothan, AL, but the turning of the calendar says it is time for my annual summary and reflection post. We've all had a rough year, and my hiking has not been immune to the pandemic. Although I have managed to stay Covid-free, I had to cancel 2 hiking trips totaling 11 "trail days" this year. Nevertheless, we still managed to get out there quite a bit. We did 49 new hikes in 2020 totaling 117.9 miles. The hikes came across 18 states including 2 new states: Kansas and Colorado; 47 of the 50 states ..read more
Mathprofhiker's Hiking Blog
3y ago
Trails: Spring Run and Sandy Creek Trails
Hike Location: Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
Geographic Location: east of Defuniak Springs, FL (30.72155, -85.92989)
Length: 1 mile
Difficulty: 1/10 (Easy)
Last Hiked: December 2020
Overview: A pair of short, flat nature trails near fantastic Ponce de Leon Springs.
Park Information: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/ponce-de-leon-springs-state-parkHike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=850321Summary Video: (coming January 15)
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Directions to the trailhead: In the Florida panhandle, tak ..read more
Mathprofhiker's Hiking Blog
3y ago
Trail: Wiregrass Trail
Hike Location: Falling Waters State Park
Geographic Location: south of Chipley, FL (30.72527, -85.52884)
Length: 1.3 miles
Difficulty: 3/10 (Easy/Moderate)
Last Hiked: December 2020
Overview: A semi-loop featuring the tallest waterfall in Florida.
Park Information: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/falling-waters-state-parkHike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=850320Summary Video: (coming January 8)
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Directions to the trailhead: In the Florida panhandle, take I-10 to SR 77 (exit 120). Exit and go so ..read more
Mathprofhiker's Hiking Blog
3y ago
Trails: (unnamed)
Hike Location: Idle Hour Park and Natural Area
Geographic Location: north side of Phenix City, AL (32.49974, -85.00864)
Length: 1.8 miles
Difficulty: 1/10 (Easy)
Last Hiked: December 2020
Overview: A pair of asphalt loops, one flat around Moon Lake and one rolling through woods.
Park Information: https://phenixcityal.us/portfolio-items/idle-hour-park/Hike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=850319Summary Video: (coming January 29)
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Directions to the trailhead: On the north side of Phenix City, take US 80 to Riverchase Drive, the last exit west o ..read more
Mathprofhiker's Hiking Blog
3y ago
Trails: Main, Bluff, River, and Cox Creek Trails
Hike Location: Rocky River Nature Park
Geographic Location: east side of Anderson, SC (34.51191,-82.62357)
Length: 1.4 miles
Difficulty: 2/10 (Easy)
Last Hiked: November 2020
Overview: A short lollipop loop through blufftop and wetland environments.
Park Information: http://rockyriverconservancy.org/tablet/index.html
Hike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=848534
Summary Video: (coming January 1, 2021)
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Directions to the trailhead: From the intersection of US 29 and Old Williamston Road on the east side of Anders ..read more
Mathprofhiker's Hiking Blog
3y ago
Trail: Plum Bayou Trail
Hike Location: Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park
Geographic Location: southeast of Little Rock, AR (34.6456, -92.0599)
Length: 1.7 miles
Difficulty: 1/10 (Easy)
Last Hiked: July 2020
Overview: A nearly flat hike around Arkansas' tallest ceremonial burial mounds.
Park Information: https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/toltec-mounds-archeological-state-parkHike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=825978Summary Video: (coming December 25)
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Directions to the trailhead: On the southeast side of Little Rock, take I-440 to US ..read more
Mathprofhiker's Hiking Blog
3y ago
Trails: Lower and Upper Loops
Hike Location: Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
Geographic Location: north of Sayre, OK (35.61720, -99.70005)
Length: 1.5 miles
Difficulty: 1/10 (Easy)
Last Hiked: July 2020
Overview: A double loop through an 1860's Cheyenne winter camp site and battlefield.
Site Information: https://www.nps.gov/waba/index.htmHike Route Map: https://www.mappedometer.com/?maproute=825735Summary Video: (coming December 18)
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Directions to the trailhead: From Sayre, take US 283 north 23 miles to the town of Cheyenne and an intersection with SR 47 ..read more