Trails, Trails Baby!

I'm so happy with the change in the weather lately...mainly so that I am able to rejoin the Casey County Explorer's Hiking group. The temps are perfect! Today we went to Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

ironically, I was just there doing Raven Run 10K start/finish line photos with my RaceRise team. 

Raven Run is 734-acre nature sanctuary dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the Kentucky River Palisades and early Kentucky history. Part of the property was acquired with funds from the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund. The sanctuary is a city of Lexington Park and is thus accessed free of charge.

 

With over 10 miles of hiking trails providing access to streams, meadows, and woodlands of the area. Numerous 19th century remnants of early settlers, as well as over 600 species of plants. Raven Run also accommodates over 200 species of birds throughout the year.

There were 49 of us today!! 

 these Ladies are The BEST!!

As I was on the table, I took the group photo [don't ask]

Since there were various trails/distances/level of difficulties we broke into a couple of different groups. I went with the 'longer' distance group which was the Red Trail

 it also crossed over and through a few other trails which is why we ended up with 6.25 miles.

Dirt Trails, leading into regular trails and plenty of amazing cliff side views...most of the Tuesday hikes are strenuous, Raven Run was just the right amount of difficulty.

     

man-made Steps to outlooks...

Selfies are a must...

 leftover race signs..(oops)..

fungi and flowers still in bloom...

 
 This headstone marks the grave of Archibald Moore. Moore was born on November 25, 1840 and was buried in front of his log cabin on February 9, 1871.

There's my day in a nutshell, again I'm happy the weather is cooler & more comfortable [for me], I'm happy to be back with my Casey County Explorer's, I'm Happy to be outdoors MOVING!

Hugs, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes !!

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