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"It's not the mountain that we conquer, but ourselves…" this quote says so much, not just about hiking but about life… Though widely attributed to Sir Edmund Hillary on the Internet and in several books this quote may have originated from George Mallory, hence I am crediting both. ___________________________________________________________________ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more exciting outdoor adventures! #BootsontheTrail #hikingquotes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 https://www.bootsonthetrail.com 🟧 https://www.instagram.com/bootsonthetrail/ 📘 https://www.facebook.com/BootsontheTrail 📧 Email: lee@bootsonthetrail.com

This is one of my favorite quotes ever and embodies my belief that hiking is absolutely #soulcare! “Hiking is not escapism; it's realism. The people who choose to spend time outdoors are not running away from anything; we are returning to where we belong.” ~ Jennifer Pharr Davis ___________________________________________________________________ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more exciting outdoor adventures! #BootsontheTrail #hiking #jenniferpharrdavis #hikingquotes #outdoors #realism -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 https://www.bootsonthetrail.com 🟧 https://www.instagram.com/bootsonthetrail/ 📘 https://www.facebook.com/BootsontheTrail 📧 Email: lee@bootsonthetrail.com

"An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day" ~ Henry David Thoreau I love this quote and I don't know of a better way to start your day than with a hike! #soulcare I especially love high elevation hikes like this one. ___________________________________________________________________ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more exciting outdoor adventures! #BootsontheTrail #morninghike #morningmotivation #hiking #HenryDavidThoreau -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 https://www.bootsonthetrail.com 🟧 https://www.instagram.com/bootsonthetrail/ 📘 https://www.facebook.com/BootsontheTrail 📧 Email: lee@bootsonthetrail.com

An honest moment from a tough hike... 😜 Peace ✌ Love ❤ and Candy Corn 🌽. #hikertrash #CandyCorn #hikingfuel #HikingSnacks #brachs #uphillhiking #BootsontheTrai #confidenceboost #Ineedasponsor ___________________________________________________________________ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more exciting outdoor adventures! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 https://www.bootsonthetrail.com 🟧 https://www.instagram.com/bootsonthetrail/ 📘 https://www.facebook.com/BootsontheTrail 📧 Email: lee@bootsonthetrail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Mountain Island Park is a great park for hikers and bikers. My hike today took me along the North Loop where fall colors were still gorgeous and only enhanced the lovely views of Mountain Island Lake. I then took the newly opened Duke Energy Access Trail over to the River Hawk Greenway for even more of the Autumn color palette and wonderful views of the Catawba River below the dam. There were only a few other people that I encountered while here, 2 mountain bikers, and 3 hikers (with leashed dogs). Repairs to the Mountain Island Lake Dam closed the park in September of 2022. Duke Energy made the decision to close the park in conjunction with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the city of Mount Holly. The required maintenance is expected to be completed in early 2026. The alternate trail allowing access the River Hawk Greenway and bike only trails opened in October of 2023. The fishing piers and playground area will remain closed until completion of the work on the dam. Trails Hiked: North Loop, Duke Energy Access, River Hawk Greenway Total Miles: 5.2 Total Time: 1 Hours 22 Mins Total Elevation Gain: 292 ___________________________________________________________________ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more exciting outdoor adventures! #BootsontheTrail #MountainIsland #MountainIslandPark #hiking #hikingadventures #northcarolina #CarolinaThreadTrail #Riverhawkgreenway -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 https://www.bootsonthetrail.com 🟧 https://www.instagram.com/bootsonthetrail/ 📘 https://www.facebook.com/BootsontheTrail 📧 Email: lee@bootsonthetrail.com

Mountain Island Park is a great park for hikers and bikers. My hike today took me along the North Loop where fall colors were still gorgeous and only enhanced the lovely views of Mountain Island Lake. I then took the newly opened Duke Energy Access Trail over to the River Hawk Greenway for even more of the Autumn color palette and wonderful views of the Catawba River below the dam. There were only a few other people that I encountered while here, 2 mountain bikers, and 3 hikers (with leashed dogs). Repairs to the Mountain Island Lake Dam closed the park in September of 2022. Duke Energy made the decision to close the park in conjunction with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the city of Mount Holly. The required maintenance is expected to be completed in early 2026. The alternate trail allowing access the River Hawk Greenway and bike only trails opened in October of 2023. The fishing piers and playground area will remain closed until completion of the work on the dam. Trails Hiked: North Loop, Duke Energy Access, River Hawk Greenway Total Miles: 5.2 Total Time: 1 Hours 22 Mins Total Elevation Gain: 292 ___________________________________________________________________ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more exciting outdoor adventures! #BootsontheTrail #MountainIsland #MountainIslandPark #hiking #hikingadventures #northcarolina #CarolinaThreadTrail #Riverhawkgreenway -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 https://www.bootsonthetrail.com 🟧 https://www.instagram.com/bootsonthetrail/ 📘 https://www.facebook.com/BootsontheTrail 📧 Email: lee@bootsonthetrail.com

"Solvitur ambulando" - It is solved by walking... Those of us who hike regularly know these things... #soulcare #staugustine #PeaceOfMind #MindBodySpirit #hiking ___________________________________________________________________ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more exciting outdoor adventures! #BootsontheTrail -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 https://www.bootsonthetrail.com 🟧 https://www.instagram.com/bootsonthetrail/ 📘 https://www.facebook.com/BootsontheTrail 📧 Email: lee@bootsonthetrail.com

What is the very BEST part of a hike? Boots has the Answer... ___________________________________________________________________ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more exciting outdoor adventures! #BootsontheTrail #HikerTrash #TheBestPart #hiking -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 https://www.bootsonthetrail.com 🟧 https://www.instagram.com/bootsonthetrail/ 📘 https://www.facebook.com/BootsontheTrail 📧 Email: lee@bootsonthetrail.com