Marckworth Forest — Monday, Dec. 2, 2019

Dinked around all day in the Elwell Creek area, and explored a bit at the base of the wall. There's a boulder, big as a house, that dropped off the cliff who knows how many centuries ago, and came to a stop in the trees below. I thought it would be fun to find it.  I did find it - but it wasn't so fun...

It was tough. Near the base of the wall it got much steeper, with thick moss and leaves covering loose rocks. Every step had to be carefully tested, and it was slow going. Soon large boulders began to appear, and suddenly a 100ft. wall loomed ahead. Went east til I ran out of options, then backtracked west. Soon saw the giant boulder down below. (at least I hope it's the one, because I would hate to have a reason to return.) No way to get on top, so I made my way through the split and back down the hill to the road. My curiosity satisfied, I probably won't be back.

No balloons today, but a surprising amount of trash that was chucked off the cliff. Mostly empty jugs, buckets and beer cans. And a 70's Chevy hubcap - and a bit later, the tire and wheel. I reunited them so they can Rust In Peace together...