Letchworth State Park pt. 2

Middle Falls.

Our second day at Letchworth State Park started with boiled eggs and sausages for breakfast with coffee for the other two.

We then went to look for some more ice to keep our fruits and veggies and beer cold. It was around this time we discovered our remaining Vietnamese sandwiches were half soaked by the melted ice in the cooler. So, as well as the ice, we had to buy three half subs at the Lower Falls Restaurant for about $20! Expensive.

After we bought our supplies we started our one long hike of the trip - the 7 mile/11 kilometre (each way) Gorge Trail #1. It starts by the railway overpass at the south end of the park right by the Upper Falls.

The Gorge Trail follows the Genesee River north alongside the park road. Along the way you pass the Upper, Middle and Lower Falls. As well you go by Big Bend, the Tea Table/Wolf Creek, all the way to the end of the trail at St. Helena picnic area.

The park actually goes a lot further north than the end of the Gorge Trail. But, that was plenty far enough for us.

The hike out took us 6 hours along the path. Of course we stopped to eat and to take a lot of photos. But, we were pretty drained by the time we hit St. Helena.

Instead of taking the path we hit the road for the 7 mile/11 kilometre walk back. It was much smoother with less severe ups and downs. It only took us 2-1/2 hours on our return trip. We didn't stop for pictures and walked a lot faster than on the way out.

For dinner we tried the freeze-dried camping food that Peter bought. I can't remember the flavours now, but they were either pasta or rice based with some sort of meat like chicken or beef (most likely). I thought they were fine. But, they're rather expensive at between $7-$8.00 each.

Once again I tried some star shots after a shower and before bed. But the clouds moved in again to ruin things.