To the Wreck Of The Peter Iredale (1906)
According to the ODO on the GPS, 8.14 miles. I think about 3 hrs. but I didn't much keep track. Again, this becomes "recreation" and not "training."
My big fanny pack works perfectly w/ the Platypus. There's room for lunch and some other items. I've discovered it's more comfortable slung over the shoulder as a "musette bag." I'm going to search through my "stuff" at home for a shoulder pad which will keep the bag in place. I don't need to "pack for war" for a day hike -- water and some bananas, maybe a bagel and some humus.
From parking area B, there's a trail/road through the dunes. It takes some searching to accurately locate. I ended up back out on the crest of the dunes. But the road/trail is marked on the map. The sand gets difficult to walk in when the tide is coming in. Soft sand, and it gets wet. There are dune trails, and I should explore them. The trail head for the "dune trail" from the Iredale (Last Wed. hike.) headed into wetlands/puddles. I'm sure there are routes around -- not like you're going to get lost out on the dunes.
8 miles . . . I was a bit stiff getting out of the truck later. But it's not "sore." And I feel great! Best I've felt in probably 7 years! This walking is paying huge dividends!
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