Beach walk

Hike distance: 4.5 miles
Total distance hiked: 84.95 miles
Miles remaining: 94.05

Walking barefoot on the beach is a different kind of "hiking" experience. Hehe. Went from my motel in Nags Head heading south, under the Jennette's Pier, down to the Outer Banks Fishing Pier, and back. It was roughly low tide, and there were thousands of mole crabs washing around in the surf. It is an absolutely gorgeous day on the beach, and I'm glad I worked off some of last night's mint chocolate chip ice cream calories :)

Father's Day greenway walk - Lassiter Mill

Hike distance: 2.3 miles
Total distance hiked: 80.45 miles
Miles remaining: 98.55

Lots of greenways this week! I went on a stroll with my parents on Father's Day off of Lassiter Mill Rd, part of the Crabtree Creek trail.  I grew up in that area and had no idea that there was a historical mill site down there - hence the name.  Go figure!  It was a beautiful day, and the mill site was really cool.  There are also some fancy houses with awesome patios and decks right on the water - pretty neat.

Greenway walk - House Creek

Hike distance: 3.4 miles
Total distance hiked: 78.15 miles
Miles remaining: 100.85

A nice leisurely walk on the House Creek trail (from Crabtree to Ridgewood), right along 440.  A lovely day and beautiful trail, but the noisy beltline traffic left something to be desired.  The Stone Delicious IPA at Ridgewood Wine & Beer was a nice way to end it :)

Walk/Trike with Andrea!

Hike distance: 2 miles
Total distance hiked: 74.75 miles
Miles remaining: 104.25

Andrea (as in THE Andrea, leader of Team Drea!) and I went on a trike/walk on a greenway near her place.  We were going to do some Neuse River Trail, but the weather was being iffy, so it made more sense to meet up on her side of town.  It was a nice couple of miles with good catch-up time, followed by dinner and dessert with her husband Dave.

Lunchtime walk

Hike distance: 4 miles

Total distance hiked: 72.75 miles
Miles remaining: 106.25

Booked it for four miles on the Neuse River trail at lunch. I was frustrated with work and life, so it was so nice to get outside!  And the weather was PERFECT - 76 degrees, low humidity, nice breeze. I averaged 15-minute miles - I was trying to work off that frustration.  I saw a blue heron and a deer... plus 5 mowers.  Yay for urban "hikes" :)

Loblolly @ Umstead

Hike distance: 8.12 miles

Total distance hiked: 68.75 miles
Miles remaining: 110.25

I wanted to get to Schenk Forest, but I had already gone far enough. I saw a deer.