John Muir Trail at Bartram Forest

It's always a pleasant surprise when you discover hiking trails in the most unexpected spot! I was looking at this area in google maps and I found what appeared to be a big park not far from the campground! So we had to check it out!

This particular greenspace is called the Bartram Wilderness Management Area. The main trail was labeled the John Muir Trail. Apparently this is one of many named after John Muir.

John Muir was nicknamed the 'Father of the National Parks". He was a naturalist, author, environmentalist and an advocate for the preservation of wilderness areas. His essays, and journals describing his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada have been read by millions. His activism has helped to create and preserve the Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park and many other wilderness areas.

This is supposed to be a good place to mountain bike - we'll have to come back with the bikes!
Sheila usually walks the Goldens and I walk Kelly. Tried to change things up today for a while and Chance and Hope weren't having it! When the Goldies and I were leading, Hope kept sitting down and Chance kept trying to go back to Sheila. He was very confused...lol

Kelly prefers to walk with me anyway...I let her sniff all the trees, bushes and rocks. I only wish Kelly's legs were strong enough to take her as far as she really wants to go.