by Jeff Mitchell, KTA Board of Directors
Over the last few years, it has become popular for state parks to offer guided first day hikes (on the first day of the year) to get people outside, and to start the year off right. This year, I decided to jump on the bandwagon with my own first day hike.
After a little advertising, I was surprised to find 9 people wanting to go on the hike. They made a good choice. I decided on a 6 mile loop with moderate terrain and great scenery; it follows Wolf Run, Bean Run, and Bowmans Creek in SGL 57. It really is the perfect day hike, with tumbling mountain streams, big rocks, streamside hiking, a view, beautiful forests, isolation, and a stunning hike along Bowmans Creek.