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Hikes with Matt and Pepper take Gunpowder Road

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On November 17, 2020

In Hikes, Prettyboy Reservoir, Uncategorized

Hello folks! Today Pepper and I went on a glorious adventure with my brother Jimmy to a trail on Gunpowder Road. We drove around for about 25 minutes trying to find a good trail that we could have for ourselves and one we hadn’t already ventured on. When we stumbled about to this path, we were flabbergasted by the beauty it displayed to us upon our wonderful hike.

First off, I would recommend this trail to anyone regardless if you’re a biker, horseback rider, or a hiker. It is very welcoming to those who enjoy different means of traveling. The trail is certainly wide enough, it is quite long in distance to test the endurance of animal or man, and also gives you one hell of a workout along the way.

The weather when we hit the trail was cloudy and windy to start, as we had not gone completely into cover from the forest around us. But when we got a ways in, the wind was essentially non-existent and it was rather pleasant.

We were faced with two trails, one on our right and our left, and we decided to go with the one on the left because we inferred the right would lead us right back to the road. As the quote from Indiana Jones goes, “You chose… wisely,” as the trail we chose went on for miles and provided us with more than enough exercise on a chill November afternoon.

The trail was smothered in leaves, as the trees around us looked as bare as newly shaven sheep. The aesthetic the trail gave us upon traveling was incredible, with the brisk fall air and the crunch of our shoes hitting the leaves beneath us gave off a very calming vibe. Along the path we saw horse droppings which told us the trail is commonly used by all walks of life.

As documented in the photo above the trail is extremely wide, making way for even horses to have an enjoyable time on the trails of the Reservoir.

As displayed in this video, although the trail never got seriously close to waterfront, beyond the countless trees the glistening waters of the Reservoir can be seen, making for a peaceful jaunt.

The trail itself has multiple points of entry, as displayed in the map photo above. There were several side paths leading to the road in case one point of entry had a visitor parked there.

As displayed in the background of my brother and Pepper, the elevation changed countless times, with steep inclining hills and deep dipping declines. I would not recommend this to the faint of heart as this trail truly goes on for quite a while as it took us over forty minutes to go one way, and we hadn’t even reached the finish line of the trail.

I do however recommend this trail to those seeking a challenge and are looking for a personal moment of reflection. This trail is certainly long enough to work through personal problems that have been nagging to the point of mental exhaustion.

I absolutely loved this trail on Gunpowder Road and will most definitely be returning for another hike soon enough. For Hikes with Matt and Pepper, I’ll see you next time.

Hikes with Matt and Pepper Take Traceys Store Road

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On November 4, 2020

In Hikes, Prettyboy Reservoir

The first of many hiking adventures for Pepper and I this Fall took place on Traceys Store Road in Parkton, Maryland. I had taken her on this particular trail twice before this past week, both occasions being in the summer. I wanted to take Pep there twice this week so I could really take the time to get a feel for how I felt about this trail. So this past Sunday after I finished up work, Pepper and I got into my Honda Civic and drove over to the trail.

We had an absolute blast. Even though the weather wasn’t ideal on Sunday, we didn’t let it stop us from having an awesome hike on the trail. This particular trail on Traceys Store Road seems to be one a book where you could have several endings depending on the choices you make, as there were several trails that branched off the main route.

The Earth was littered with fallen leaves and the smell of plants decomposing with the changing of times from summer to fall. The scenery along the route was nothing short of extraordinary, as the water filling the reservoir comes into view not too far down the trail with breathtaking sights.

 

This video displays not only the beauty of the Prettyboy Reservoir, but also the fact that Pepper loves to cool off in the water while getting a much needed lap of water.

I would recommend this trail strictly to hikers, as the terrain would be rather unpleasant for bikers at times and some of the smaller trails would be very narrow for a bike to turn and maneuver.

Pepper and I took to this trail again with my younger brother, Jimmy,  on Tuesday as we set off for another round with mother nature. The weather during round two was outstanding, as the sun was shining with limited wind.

The blue line on the bottom of this photo is the trail we embarked on, and we continued straight at the fork in the path where the blue splits into two. When continuing straight, the path down to the waterfront is very pleasant because it contains quite a decline in elevation. But I have to warn you readers, the time spent going back up will not be as fun as you will go up a decent incline to get back home.

The sights are exceptional during the summer with the full bloom of nature in effect, but the fall is just as splendid with leaves changing colors. Having the ability to be on the trails for sunrise or sunset is a blessing, as the colors in the sky are mirrored on the water’s surface.

I would recommend this trail to anyone who not only enjoys exercise but also the great outdoors. I have gone on several trails in my four years of living in Maryland, and this trail is absolutely fantastic. I really recommend this particular one to couples, as there is constant waterfront area where it is level enough to enjoy a romantic picnic by the water for a peaceful date.

I hope you guys enjoyed my first true blog post, and hope you join me for the second wave of Hikes with Matt and Pepper.

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