Let's climb up and see how the trails have recovered from the March wildfires.  We'll experience a 1,000 foot elevation change and cover about 8 miles.  Most of the trails are a moderate climb, but there are steep sections that are strenuous.  There should be lots to see as some birds (hummingbirds, purple martins) begin their migrations and butterflies make their last big show of the season.  So, we'll be climbing at a relatively slow pace, making lots of stops to see what the end of summer brings, yet getting our heart rates up as we climb some of the steeper slopes.  Of course, there's always Lost and Found Pizza at the end of the day, offering cold drinks and the best pizza this side of the Appalachias.  ;-)

We'll meet at the Lost River State Park Administration/Gift Shop building parking lot at 9:00 am.  Head to Mathias, WV, then drive up Howards Like Road until you see the sign for Administration/Gift shop building.